Anton du Beke Quotes

United Kingdom, Dancer
July 20, 1966

Anthony Paul Beke (born 20 July 1966), known professionally as Anton du Beke, is a British ballroom dancer, singer and television presenter, best known as a professional dancer on the BBC One celebrity dancing show, Strictly Come Dancing, since the show began in 2004. His professional dance partner since 1997 has been Erin Boag.

Also known as Singer, Presenter

I have no trouble with my sleep, but the amount I have varies from four to eight hours, depending on my schedule.

Anton du Beke
- Sleep
I remember watching the Three Tenors at the World Cup in 1990, and it was amazing. They made opera accessible to the man in the street.

Anton du Beke
- World
- Remember
- Amazing

I go through money like a bloke with three arms.

Anton du Beke
- Money
We didn't know anything about Judy Murray until we met her, but once we got to know her, we found she was an absolute scream.

Anton du Beke
- She
Life's supposed to be an adventure, a surprise!

Anton du Beke
- Life
- Adventure
There is not a lot of money in competition dancing. There never has been; it's all about winning the trophies, really. It's not like golf.

Anton du Beke
One day, I just wandered into a dance class full of girls, and that was it. I thought, 'Hang on! I'll have a bit of this.' I went back a week later and got dragged up by the teacher. It wasn't a massive calling.

Anton du Beke
- Up
- Dance
- Teacher
It's great that ballroom dancing is being recognised. For many years ballroom dancers were misunderstood and other dance forms didn't want anything to do with us.

Anton du Beke
- Great
- Dance

I have a magnificent chin and a long, odd-shaped face. As a result, I always look better in collars.

Anton du Beke
- Long
My goal is to be the best TV presenter, the best entertainer, the best singer. I still want to be the best dancer. I want to be the best at everything I do.

Anton du Beke
I don't profess to be Luciano Pavarotti, but I can hold a tune.

Anton du Beke