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Celebs reveal their New Year’s resolutions

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Kathy Griffin, comedian and co-host of CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live! With Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin”: “My resolutions are to eat more carbs, be more negative, swear more and offend more people than I did in 2013. And I’m gonna start it a little before New Year’s, if you know what I’m saying. The clock isn’t going to be at 12 yet.”
Kathy Griffin, comedian and co-host of CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live! With Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin”: “My resolutions are to eat more carbs, be more negative, swear more and offend more people than I did in 2013. And I’m gonna start it a little before New Year’s, if you know what I’m saying. The clock isn’t going to be at 12 yet.” Mario Anzuoni/REUTERS

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Donatella Arpaia, restaurateur and television personality: “To make exercise a part of my everyday life for good! I decided to walk to all my appointments and never take a cab or subway again in NYC. I will get to my destination quicker, save thousands and be right and tight in 2014!”
Donatella Arpaia, restaurateur and television personality: “To make exercise a part of my everyday life for good! I decided to walk to all my appointments and never take a cab or subway again in NYC. I will get to my destination quicker, save thousands and be right and tight in 2014!” Jason Kempin/Getty Images

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Dan Lauria, “The Wonder Years,” “A Christmas Story — The Musical”: “To find another play and just keep this ball rolling.”
Dan Lauria, “The Wonder Years,” “A Christmas Story — The Musical”: “To find another play and just keep this ball rolling.” Robin Marchant/Getty Images

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Dean Koontz, best-selling author of “Innocence” and more: “For years, my wife and I have worked with Canine Companions for Independence, which provides assistance dogs to people with quadriplegia, spina bifida and other conditions. We have met hundreds of people with severe disabilities and have never heard one of them complain, because they are intent on living their lives to the fullest. Every year, my resolution is to remember always that my most serious problems are mere nuisances compared to those of others, that happiness is a choice, and that the proper response to the vicissitudes of life is profound gratitude for life itself.”
Dean Koontz, best-selling author of “Innocence” and more: “For years, my wife and I have worked with Canine Companions for Independence, which provides assistance dogs to people with quadriplegia, spina bifida and other conditions. We have met hundreds of people with severe disabilities and have never heard one of them complain, because they are intent on living their lives to the fullest. Every year, my resolution is to remember always that my most serious problems are mere nuisances compared to those of others, that happiness is a choice, and that the proper response to the vicissitudes of life is profound gratitude for life itself.” Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

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Melissa Musen Gerstein, Sirius XM Host of “The Moms, With Denise and Melissa”: I will stop being so hard on myself and aim to embrace my curves and this “mommy body” who has pushed out three kids! Also, I will not blame myself anymore for my daughter’s cavity, and I will observe the brushing nightly and stop lying to their dentist.”
Melissa Musen Gerstein, Sirius XM Host of “The Moms, With Denise and Melissa”: I will stop being so hard on myself and aim to embrace my curves and this “mommy body” who has pushed out three kids! Also, I will not blame myself anymore for my daughter’s cavity, and I will observe the brushing nightly and stop lying to their dentist.” Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images

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Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the Julie Ruin and formerly of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre: “To stop being so addicted to stress. I need to get better, and I’m not going to keep getting healthier if I don’t do yoga and stuff like that. I love stress, I overcommit. It happens to people with autoimmune illnesses. As soon as you get well, you have to make up for lost time. You’re constantly making up for lost time. It’s like driving 100 miles an hour with the brakes on.”
Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the Julie Ruin and formerly of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre: “To stop being so addicted to stress. I need to get better, and I’m not going to keep getting healthier if I don’t do yoga and stuff like that. I love stress, I overcommit. It happens to people with autoimmune illnesses. As soon as you get well, you have to make up for lost time. You’re constantly making up for lost time. It’s like driving 100 miles an hour with the brakes on.” Gary Gershoff/WireImage

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Jill Zarin, TV’s “The Real Housewives of New York”: “Lose 10 pounds!”
Jill Zarin, TV’s “The Real Housewives of New York”: “Lose 10 pounds!” Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

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DJ Pauly D: “I would like to do at least one good deed a day for someone else.”
DJ Pauly D: “I would like to do at least one good deed a day for someone else.” Steve Mack/FilmMagic

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Lucy Hale, TV’s “Pretty Little Liars”: “I tend to always think ahead, and I don’t enjoy what’s happening at the time. So I want to enjoy every day and take it all in. A lot happened this past year, and although I did enjoy it and was very grateful for it, I feel like I could have enjoyed it even more.”
Lucy Hale, TV’s “Pretty Little Liars”: “I tend to always think ahead, and I don’t enjoy what’s happening at the time. So I want to enjoy every day and take it all in. A lot happened this past year, and although I did enjoy it and was very grateful for it, I feel like I could have enjoyed it even more.” Terry Wyatt/UPI

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Fantasia Barrino, “After Midnight” on Broadway: “The New Year is not just a ritual. It is the celebration of new hopes and dreams. It is an opportunity to start with a clean slate. The New Year offers us an opportunity to introspect and anticipate. With that said, I will live by: In all things it is better to hope than to despair.”
Fantasia Barrino, “After Midnight” on Broadway: “The New Year is not just a ritual. It is the celebration of new hopes and dreams. It is an opportunity to start with a clean slate. The New Year offers us an opportunity to introspect and anticipate. With that said, I will live by: In all things it is better to hope than to despair.” Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

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Jerry Seinfeld, “I kind of incorporate resolutions throughout the year. If I think of something good to do, I’ll incorporate it into the system.” WireImage/Kevin Mazur

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Brandon Victor Dixon, “Motown — The Musical” on Broadway: “My resolutions for the New Year are to call my mother more, to make every effort to lead with active positivity even when my mood may drive me in another direction and to pick up a new skill. Think I’m gonna go with a language!”
Brandon Victor Dixon, “Motown — The Musical” on Broadway: “My resolutions for the New Year are to call my mother more, to make every effort to lead with active positivity even when my mood may drive me in another direction and to pick up a new skill. Think I’m gonna go with a language!” Gary Gershoff/WireImage

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Lynda Carter, actor/singer: “Reserve time for date nights with my husband of 30 years! And spend more time with my children and dear friends. Because life is just whizzing by.”
Lynda Carter, actor/singer: “Reserve time for date nights with my husband of 30 years! And spend more time with my children and dear friends. Because life is just whizzing by.”

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Kevin Bacon, TV’s “The Following”: “I don’t like to make promises to myself that I might not be able to keep because then, you know, whatever, you feel like an idiot. So I don’t do it.”
Kevin Bacon, TV’s “The Following”: “I don’t like to make promises to myself that I might not be able to keep because then, you know, whatever, you feel like an idiot. So I don’t do it.” Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix

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Steve Carell, movie “Anchorman 2”: “I don’t [have a resolution]. Should I? Anything? Give me something.”
Steve Carell, movie “Anchorman 2”: “I don’t [have a resolution]. Should I? Anything? Give me something.” Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix

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Aaron Eckhart, movie “I, Frankenstein”: “I guess, for the sake of this article, a New Year’s resolution for me would be: I’m going to try to cure myself of the disease to please.”
Aaron Eckhart, movie “I, Frankenstein”: “I guess, for the sake of this article, a New Year’s resolution for me would be: I’m going to try to cure myself of the disease to please.” Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

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Taylor Kitsch, movie “Lone Survivor”: “More guitar. [I play] a bit, but obviously not as much as I want to.”
Taylor Kitsch, movie “Lone Survivor”: “More guitar. [I play] a bit, but obviously not as much as I want to.” Jim Spellman/WireImage

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Laurie Metcalf, off-Broadway’s “Domesticated” and TV’s “Getting On”: “I’m kind of a workaholic, and I don’t like the downtime I have between jobs — I love working so much that I find myself not knowing what to do with myself. So I guess it would be to try to make the most of that time.”
Laurie Metcalf, off-Broadway’s “Domesticated” and TV’s “Getting On”: “I’m kind of a workaholic, and I don’t like the downtime I have between jobs — I love working so much that I find myself not knowing what to do with myself. So I guess it would be to try to make the most of that time.” Rob Kim/Getty Images

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