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Dick Van Dyke is an American actor, comedian, and entertainer known for his work in television, film, and theater. His career includes iconic roles in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and movies like "Mary Poppins" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." He continues to inspire audiences with his charm, wit, and enduring talent. Here are 96 of his quotes:

I never made a good movie. (Dick Van Dyke)

But I wish they would make a musical of some kind. I miss musicals so much. You don't see them anymore.

Dick Van Dyke

You know, I'm almost out of the habit of watching episodic television now.

Dick Van Dyke

There are no sure answers, only better questions.

Dick Van Dyke

My son Barry, of course, has been on from the beginning. And his son Shane is playing now a med student regularly on the show. And at one point or another, I've had all four of his kids on the show.

Dick Van Dyke

So I think we're kind of an alternate choice for people who have had it with sex and violence.

Dick Van Dyke

Don't worry so much. Most of the things you worry about never end up happening.

Dick Van Dyke

We had all week to rehearse. An audience would come in at the end of the week and we'd our little show. Most of the ad- libbing happened during the week on the show.

Dick Van Dyke

I've retired so many times now it's getting to be a habit.

Dick Van Dyke

I think most people will tell you that. They can go along and, while they're denying that they are addicted, say it's stress this, it's this, it's that. But I - it's - I think - I really believe there is a gene. Some people become addicted and others don't.

Dick Van Dyke

I never had a lot of confidence in myself. (Dick Van Dyke)

I don't have any children, I have four middle-aged people.

Dick Van Dyke

The secret to keeping moving is keeping moving.

Dick Van Dyke

In my seventies, I exercised to stay ambulatory. In my eighties, I exercise to avoid assisted living.

Dick Van Dyke

I've made peace with insecurity... because there is no security of any kind.

Dick Van Dyke

Once you get the kids raised and the mortgage paid off and accomplish what you wanted to do in life, there's a great feeling of: 'Hey, I'm free as a bird.'

Dick Van Dyke

'Mary Poppins' was one of the best experiences of my life.

Dick Van Dyke

I don't play golf. I have more fun singing and dancing.

Dick Van Dyke

I got into a Broadway show before I ever sang and danced. I learned how after I got in the show.

Dick Van Dyke

I never had a lot of drive, but because I had family responsibilities, I had a lot of tenacity - the tenacity of a drowning man.

Dick Van Dyke

I worked nightclubs all through my 20s, and I was a teetotaler. (Dick Van Dyke)

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.

Dick Van Dyke

One day in '61, I was looking in the Santa Monica phone book for a number, and there it was: Stan Laurel, Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. I went over there and spent the afternoon with them. And pumped him with questions. I must have driven him crazy. I spent a lot of happy hours at Stan's house on Sundays just talking about comedy.

Dick Van Dyke

Jon Stewart kills me. I love him. And Bill Maher. He does an hour on HBO. But entirely political. It is awfully rough, but he does make me laugh.

Dick Van Dyke

My favorite unknown movie is 'The Comic.'

Dick Van Dyke

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: December 13, 1925
Quotes count: 96

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