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
fun golf play
I don't play golf. I have more fun singing and dancing.
years play otters
All of us involved say 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' was the best five years of our lives. We were like otters at play.
play killers shows
I played a killer twice. Once on 'Matlock,' on Andy Griffith's show, I got to play the killer.
nuts play ties
I was a 'Laurel and Hardy' nut. I got to know Laurel at the end of his life, and it was a great thrill for me. He left me his bow tie and derby and told me that if they ever made a movie about him, he'd want me to play him.
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.
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.