Darcey Bussell Quotes
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Being a full-time mother is one of the biggest jobs in the world; it's like another career for me. I love every moment of it - even the challenge of making cupcakes.
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I don't get much sleep, so I have really bad bags under my eyes.
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I've always been quite famous for my nose.
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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.
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I had once been told my ability to read would only reach that of a ten-year-old, but I was determined to achieve more.
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A teacher's not going to bother being tough on you for no reason; it's when they're not paying you attention that you should worry.
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When I had kids, I had to work out how to keep my stamina up. I learned the power of protein and eating a variety of foods.
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I can't imagine leaving the theatre altogether. My dressing room has become a home from home.
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In the dance world, it has to be in your genetic make-up - your body has to suit the training.
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On Boxing Day, we always go for a walk in our wellies with the dogs, no matter where we are.
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The best thing is to lie in a warm Epsom salts bath for 15 minutes and then go straight to bed. You will sleep really well afterwards.
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I don't see anything negative about dance. It is so good for you, mentally and physically, and so for me to promote it is the easiest thing to do.
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I've always been quite conscious of it, though I don't know why. I would never overspend, and I have to know exactly what I've got so that I avoid going into overdraft. I watch my pennies, and I'm quite thrifty.
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I've come to realise that being on 'Strictly' is like being in another theatre company and performing a live production.
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Everything is not beautiful at the ballet. It's tough.
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I didn't worry too much about staying in shape once I'd stopped dancing. You get to the point where you just burn out and have to give your body a chance to heal.
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I've got that personality where I've always been determined. As a dancer, I was constantly improving and perfecting. I guess it's innate.
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I know some people aspire to a ballerina's body, but I looked forward to feeling more feminine.
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One thing I've learned from 'Strictly' is timing and the craft of the talk.
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I hate throwing personal things away, especially my cards. As I know I won't be dancing for ever, these are the things that I will look back on.
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My main vice is Herta frankfurters - it's amazing that they stay fresh for ages. They're not very healthy, but they are my treat.
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I danced so intensely, I learned the hard way that sometimes you can push your body too far.
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As long as everything is happy at home, I can be totally selfish at work.
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I absolutely loved learning how to do stage make-up at 16: it was so interesting to learn all about what you can do with make-up, such as contouring or shadowing eyes. We had a lot of fun.