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Dick Van Dyke is looking back on the ups and downs of his life and career

The legendary entertainer spoke with PEOPLE for this week's print issue, ahead of his 100th birthday on Dec. 13

"I think of how rare it is that a person gets to do for a living, what they love to do," Van Dyke says

Dick Van Dyke is taking some time to reflect, just in time for a major milestone.

The entertainer and author spoke with PEOPLE for this week’s cover story, ahead of his 100th birthday on Dec. 13 which he's celebrating with the publication of his new book 100 Rules for Living to 100 .

Van Dyke's career has been stacked with memorable films and TV shows that have touched generations, like Mary Poppins , Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Dick Van Dyke Show . But looking back on

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