I could probably play an alcoholic. I've had some experience with that.

I've had a lot of writers, in particular, who said they got into writing because of the 'Van Dyke Show.' They said it looked like fun.

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

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.

It means you never know what's going to happen,' I said. 'You do your best, then take your chances. Everything else is beyond our control.

Somebody asked what I wanted on my gravestone. I'm just going to put: 'Glad I Could Help.'

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.