“Jesus, when he was on Earth, he was out there helping people, right? Why did he perform those miracles? To call attention to his profession. Why do you think I do these incredible feats? To call attention to my profession!”

—  Jack LaLanne

In "Jack LaLanne dies at 96; spiritual father of U.S. fitness movement, LosAngeles Times"

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