On Dec. 13, Dick Van Dyke, legendary actor of stage and screen, will turn 100 years old.

But despite his centenarian status, Van Dyke has no intention of hanging up his hat just yet. In fact, he may never retire.

"I don’t want to. I mean, it’s my hobby. It’s my life. I love it," he says of acting during an exclusive sit-down interview with TODAY's Al Roker.

"I'm looking for work right now," he continues, only half-joking.

It might have to wait since Van Dyke is currently tied up promoting his latest book, "100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life," out Nov. 18.

It's a fitting title given the actor has spent much of his career personifying the very definition of optimism both on-screen and off.

"I've decided people are born with a certain personality and a cert

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