Eating disorders aren't just for girls anymore. Dennis Quaid confesses in the new issue of Best Life that he battled "manorexia" in the mid-'90s.

After losing 40 pounds to play Doc Holliday in "Wyatt Earp," Quaid says, "My arms were so skinny that I couldn't pull myself out of a pool. I'd look in the mirror and still see a 180-pound guy, even though I was 138 pounds." Quaid, now fit and elegant on the mag's cover, says, "for many years, I was obsessed about what I was eating, how many calories it had, and how much exercise I'd have to do."

Source: New York Post

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Actors or so arrogant. Who cares?

Says: catwoman at March 10, 2006 10:15 AM

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I think it's wonderful anyone (celebrity or not) states a problem with an eating disorder. I doubt Quaid did it for the publicity, so let's just say "thanks for sharing". Same with Terri Hatcher and her revelation of sexual assault as a child. For those of us who suffer, there's comfort in knowing we're not a lone.

Says: Sara at March 10, 2006 01:16 PM

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I was glad he spoke up. I teach teenagers, and eating disorders always comes up. I think it will help a lot of boys to see that they're not alone, and there is help available for them, too.

Says: Cynde at March 12, 2006 02:02 PM

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"Thanks for sharing???" If Terri Hatcher had some backbone and reported on her evil uncle, that poor girl might be alive today. Just like teachers who don't report on possible abuse, I think former victims who are not adults have a legal responsiblity to report the abuse, and not 20 damn years later. Terri ought to be sued!!

Says: catwoman at March 15, 2006 03:42 PM

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