Bruno Tonioli Quotes
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When people feel threatened by you, they find something that is belittling.
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I think a lot of people have a vision of L.A. in which TV executives and movie directors plan their latest productions by the swimming pool.
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I always sleep on my own. I can't sleep with somebody else. Always separate bedrooms, bathrooms and closets. I'm very individual and I want my own space.
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I like to read about subjects unrelated to my work, especially history.
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When it came to the stylish and graceful art of ballroom dancing, my dad was a king of the clubs, a prowling tiger and a wonderfully natural mover.
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It's horrible how money and fame can make you acceptable while, if you're not famous or rich, you're not acceptable.
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If I had a place with a studio where I could paint I'd be happy.
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I love contemporary art, although I wouldn't want a pickled shark in my house.
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A good show makes me happy. It's a great sensation. If you could capture a great atmosphere and do it every time, that would be amazing.
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I don't like myself. I'm not vain at all. I hate looking at myself - I always think I look ugly. Honest.
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I eat well, but I don't believe in diets.
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I am down-to-earth and not one of those starry, up-their-own-butt celebrities.
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I love reading. I'm very much into history, novels, biographies and I have a wide range of thrillers.
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In reality, nobody gets successful in America by being lazy.
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I'm with people all the time so I often go away on my own.
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Once I moved to London I thought it was unbeatable. I work a lot in L.A. and love it, but would never give up London. It's a true world city, with an energy that's unique.
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I love to cook.
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I started dancing before I could talk. Other babies learn to stand and then walk - I just danced.
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Before a long-haul flight, buy yourself a cheap, big, comfortable pillow. It makes a huge difference.
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My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant.
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I look after myself. I train and go to the gym.
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When I visit a country, I like to experience local food.
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I'm a sucker for turquoise sea, white beaches and palm trees. I've been to the tropics every year since I could afford it. It's the perfect place to unwind. I can chill out, read, do a bit of yoga.
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In America they like my spicy TV alter ego, probably because there were a lot of Italians and Hispanics in the country, but the real L.A. life is a hard-working one.