“The first time I met Mary Tyler Moore, I thought she was just beautiful, but I thought she was a little young.”

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The speaker says he was immediately struck by Mary Tyler Moore’s looks, while also feeling she seemed younger than he expected. The quote combines admiration with a candid reaction to their first meeting.

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About Dick Van Dyke

American actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer

Dick Van Dyke is an American actor, comedian, singer, dancer, and writer. His career has stretched across screen and stage, and he has received major awards in television, music, and theater. He has won six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. Over the years, he has also been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Television Hall of Fame, and recognized as a Disney Legend. Later honors include the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.

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