100 rules for living to 100 an optimist's guide to a happy life

"Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Now, as he's about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing, still approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we've come to know and love. In "100 Ru...

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Main Author: Van Dyke, Dick (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2025.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Now, as he's about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing, still approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we've come to know and love. In "100 Rules for Living to 100," he reveals his secrets for maintaining your joie de vivre, staying physically healthy, and making the most out of the life you've been given. Through stories from his past and present--the pivotal moments from childhood to film sets to his expansive family and finding love late in life--Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him. His indefatigable spirit and positive attitude will surely inspire readers to count the blessings in their own lives, persevere through the hard times, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of being human"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:312 pages ; cm
ISBN:9781538777909
9781538777916
Author Notes:Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke on December 13, 1925 in West Plains, Missouri. He is best known for portraying Rob Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke show from 1961-1966. This show received four Emmy Awards as Outstanding Comedy Series and Van Dyke won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Van Dyke also starred on the Broadway stage in Bye Bye Birdie and The Music Man. He won the Best Actor Tony in 1961 for Bye Bye Birdie. He also starred in two classic children's movies, Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Van Dyke is the older brother of Jerry Van Dyke and the grandfather of actor Shane Van Dyke. He is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. His memoir, My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business, was was written in 2011. In 2014 this memoir was on the New York Times bestseller list.

(Bowker Author Biography)