“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.” IfsThinkingKnowsMindHelpingYoungUnderstandingChangedMinesEvidenceDespiteNever ChangeOpen MindKeep An Open Mind Author:Dick Van Dyke
“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.” PeopleIfsThinkingAgeMovingPerfectTalkingBotherKeep MovingInfirmityArthritis Author:Dick Van Dyke
“As wonderful as they were, my parents didn't teach me anything about self-discipline, concentration, patience, or focus. If I hadn't had a family myself, I probably never would've done anything. Marriage taught me responsibility.” IfsSelfDoneParentResponsibilityTeachFocusWonderfulTaughtDisciplineConcentrationSelf Discipline Author:Dick Van Dyke
“I've got plenty of arthritis. But if you keep moving, it won't bother you that much. That's why old guys stiffen up. They forget they have to get out of their chairs and do something. You let the moss grow over, it's your own fault.” IfsMovingGuyGrowsForgetFaultsPlentyBotherChairsOver ItKeep MovingMossOld GuysArthritis Author:Dick Van Dyke
“If you spend your life thinking, "I wonder if today is when it ends," you're going to miss out on everything wonderful.” IfsThinkingEndsTodayWonderWonderfulMissing Author:Dick Van Dyke
“I asked Fred Astaire once when he was about my age if he still danced, and he said 'Yes, but it hurts now.' That's exactly it. I can still dance too, but it hurts now!” IfsSaidStillsI CanAgeHurtIt Hurts Author:Dick Van Dyke
“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.” IfsKnowsWantMadeEndsPlayLeftTiesNutsWant MeBowsThrillHardyLaurelsDerbyBow TieHe Left MeLaurel And Hardy Author:Dick Van Dyke
“I have four kids, seven grandkids, and four great-grandkids. Maybe I can become a great-great-grandfather if I hang on!” IfsI CanKidsFourSevenGrandfatherGrandkidsGreat GrandfatherGreat Grandkids Author:Dick Van Dyke
