Dick Van Patten

We're very lucky people, doing something that we really love to do. I feel privileged to have been an actor all my life.

I've titled this book 'Eighty Is Not Enough' not just for the obvious play on words, but as a way of expressing the single idea that has governed my entire life, that every moment of life is precious, that every step we take is an adventure, that every day on earth is a gift from God.

I've had a great life. It was exciting. I worked with the most interesting people, and I traveled all over the country.

I've probably had more jobs than any other actor living.

I remember how my mom would take me on the subway from Queens to Broadway. We'd go to the offices of casting agents. Many doors were slammed in our faces. I was just a boy, but I remember that well.

I look back with a mix of emotions: sadness for the people who are gone, nostalgia for times that have passed, but immense gratitude for the wonderful opportunities that came my way.

The only honest reaction and true loyalty that we get is from our animals.

The only honest reaction and true loyalty we get is from our animals. Once they're your friends, you can do no wrong.

The family's first, and the career is second. I could get fired from a show. As long as everything's okay with my family, it really would not bother me.

I was a child actor in radio, and there's not many of us left.

From the time I was 8 years old I was on almost every radio show there was.

I wasn't worried about unemployment.