Darcey Bussell Quotes

For every dancer, no matter how amazing your career, there's more to life than ballet. Being adored by your audience, it's only part of the story.

Darcey Bussell

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• For every dancer, no matter how amazing your career, there's more to life than ballet. Being adored by your audience, it's only part of the story.

  

  Darcey Bussell
  • Life
  • Career
  • Amazing