Ever since he came into the spotlight in the 1940s, Dick Van Dyke has been considered a national treasure. With projects like The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and more, you would think he wouldn’t have anything else left up his sleeve. But it turns out he’s been working on an incredible new project that fans will want to pay attention to.

Van Dyke recently announced he will be doing something special to celebrate his 100th birthday. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the legendary actor revealed his plans to release a new memoir about how he’s been able to keep his zest for life. Titled 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life, the book is set to be released on November 18 by Hachette.

“As Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday approaches, he’s sharing his experiences and life lessons on growing older while keeping that inner child thriving too,” the caption read. If that wasn’t exciting enough, the 99-year-old’s book is now available to pre-order online.

When fans discovered the unique way Van Dyke was celebrating his centennial birthday, they expressed their excitement to see this project come to life.

'100 Rules for Living to 100'

'100 Rules for Living to 100'
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Pre-Order Now on Amazon

“You just keep making the world a better place and I am so grateful,” one person said in the comments. “Ooooh seems like a must read,” another fan wrote.

The actor has long been open about many elements of his iconic Hollywood career, and his latest project is no exception. According to the publisher’s website, the memoir will explore the secrets behind Van Dyke’s upbeat approach to life and provide tips on staying physically healthy and staying positive through stories from his past and present.

From: Good Housekeeping US
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As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.