I love Dick Van Dyke. I was introduced to him through - what else? - Mary Poppins. Burt was always my favorite character. I've also seen reruns of the Dick Van Dyke television show and loved them - they're pretty timeless - and I've seen several other films with him. He is just such a fantastic entertainer - he always makes me smile. So, I picked up the book already his fan.

I ended the book liking him and understanding him even more. Though I can't/don't agree with all his personal views, I still find him a refreshingly moral Hollywood personality and I think this gave a pretty honest account of his life thus far. I liked it and just finished recommending it to a friend. :-)

For people unfamiliar with a large body of his word, I would say you may find yourself a little lost. I actually got a little lost once he entered the late-seventies/early-eighties period. But I still enjoyed my overall reading experience.