Dick Van Dyke is getting ready to turn 100 years old.

The famed and celebrated actor — whose career has included Emmys, a Grammy, a Tony and a Lifetime Achievement Honor — opened up to ABC News’ Chris Connelly about his milestone age, and his new book that’s filled with advice on how to reach it.

Connelly and Van Dyke spoke at the actor’s Malibu, California, home with his wife, Arlene Silver , in an interview that aired on Good Morning America on Friday.

“You know I played old men a lot. And I always played ’em as angry and cantankerous,” he said, adding with a laugh, “It’s not really that way.”

He continued, “I don’t know any other 100-year-old, but I can speak for myself.”

Speaking about his physical condition as he approaches the century mark on Saturday, Van Dyke said, “I

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