One of the major drawbacks of living for almost a century is revealed by legendary actor Dick Van Dyke in his reflections on his decades-long career.

Van Dyke is renowned for his decades-long roles in comedies, films, and television shows, all of which helped him establish himself as one of the most admired actors of our time.

Naturally, he is well-known to many of us from his roles in beloved children’s shows like Mary Poppins, Curious George, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Secret Squirrel Show.

He nearly seems to have been in Hollywood all his life, which is likely due to the fact that he is not that much younger than Hollywood itself.

He was born in 1925 and will turn 100 in December. He has seen various difficulties throughout his life.