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“My work is just a hobby. No, I wouldn't want to do it professionally. It's too hard. Deadlines are no fun. But I can sit and tweak all night and not worry about time.”

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Dick Van Dyke

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“We used to get 27, 28 minutes to do a story in, and now they're lucky if they get 18 or 20 minutes. So I don't think they can really do a beginning, a middle, and an end anymore. There's an awful lot of one-line jokes; almost every line is a punchline. It's not the same, but there's still good comedy around.”

Thinking Comedy Lucky Jokes

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“As with real reading, the ability to comprehend subtlety and complexity comes only with time and a lot of experience. If you don't adequately acquire those skills, moving out into the real world of real people can actually become quite scary.”

People Ifs World Real Moving Reading Ability Skills Scary Complexity Acquire Real World Subtlety Moving Out

Author:Jeffrey Kluger

“I found doing that kind of comedy without an audience is just... for me, it's almost impossible. You need the audience to do their half of the work.”

Kind Audience Comedy Impossible

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“I did a guest shot on a comedy series where they did 20 to 30 takes of everything. It's just gone by then. The joke is over. It's not funny anymore, and then of course, the editor's the one that has to figure out the timing. I think a lot depends on that.”

Thinking Comedy Jokes Over It Timing

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“I think there's kind of a wave of nostalgia going on right at the moment. You know, people recall an earlier time, which they see as a better time. And I think we just kind of evoke good thoughts when they look at us. That's the feeling I get.”

People Thinking Kind Moments Feelings Wave Nostalgia Good Thoughts

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“10 years ago, I would've host Saturday Night Live. But to me, the show has declined. For some reason, humor isn't what it was. It just, to me, it's not as funny as it was, not as sharply satirical.”

Reason Night Host Saturday Saturday Night Satirical Saturday Night Live

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“I think both of those: the subject matter, pop culture... the talent, I don't think... there's no Jim Belushi in Saturday Night Live, for me. And probably, you know, possibly the material. They've done everything over the years.”

Thinking Done Night Culture Talent Saturday Pop Culture Saturday Night Saturday Night Live

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“I wouldn't mind taking a chance at Real Time, I've always thought if I could pick my interviewer, it'd be Charlie Rose, who I think is the best.”

Thinking Mind Real Chance Rose

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“I would love to see Carl Reiner working in the arena today. He did some marvelous things on our show in the early '60s when it was a little edgy. We did shows about blacks, a couple, three of those. Some thought-provoking stuff.”

Today Couple

Author:Dick Van Dyke

“Today, with the subject matter that's around politically, and internationally and everything, I think Carl Reiner would have a ball. I think the format should stay the same. I'd sure love to see him dealing with it today.”

Thinking Today Dealing With It

Author:Dick Van Dyke

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