Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke
Richard Wayne "Dick" Van Dykeis an American actor, comedian, writer, singer, dancer, and producer whose career in entertainment has spanned almost seven decades. He is the older brother of Jerry Van Dyke and father of Barry Van Dyke...
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth13 December 1925
CityWest Plains, MO
missing-you musical wish
But I wish they would make a musical of some kind. I miss musicals so much. You don't see them anymore.
thinking missing today
If you spend your life thinking, "I wonder if today is when it ends," you're going to miss out on everything wonderful.
play missing littles
I do miss the rhythms of comedy. And I've never been able to perform very well without an audience. The sitcoms I've done had them. It was like doing a little play.
opportunity joy missing
Anyone who doesn't sing and dance at every opportunity is missing out on the joy of life.
world tribes
There are tribes all over the world who sing and dance every day as part of their lives. And we oughta do that.
needs enough enjoy
You need someone to love, and something to do that you enjoy, and something to hope for, and that's enough for me.
behavior seems
Everything's getting homogenized. It seems to me like music and behavior and everything else is getting homogenized.
guy important sideways
The most important thing for old guys is never start going down the stairs sideways.
thinking understanding mind
I know friends of mine who have never changed their mind about anything in their lives, despite evidence from all directions. And I think if you can keep an open mind and some understanding, that helps you stay young.
kids thinking two
I have two kids who were like me, we get out of bed feeling good, and the other two would sit at the breakfast table and grumble. I think it's born into us. I usually wake up feeling pretty good. Looking forward to the day.
bother knows
Everybody knows that I'm shorter, but it doesn't bother me at all.
moving thinking talking
People think I'm talking like I'm in perfect health, but I have all the infirmities for my age. I have arthritis and all those things. But if you keep moving, that won't bother you.
vocal-cords cords vocal
I sing all day. And it's good for you. Good for your vocal cords.
fun talking years
I've been talking about retiring for years. It's my standard answer to the question, 'What are your future plans?' The truth is, I'll always want to do things that are worthwhile or fun.