Being a full-time mother is one of the biggest jobs in the world; it's like another career for me. I love every… — Darcey Bussell Career Copy Share Image
Ballet requires movements which are very unnatural. With every step, you do a circular movement of the hip. You turn out from… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
If I start something, I have to finish it. I know that's annoying - it drives my husband mad - but even… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
We only open a couple of presents on Christmas morning; we're all about the stockings - we even get them for the… — Darcey Bussell Christmas Copy Share Image
Sometimes I regret that I don't have a bit more fun with money. I should have spoilt myself a bit more. Life… — Darcey Bussell Fun Copy Share Image
My mum sent me to ballet from the age of five, not because I was that into it but because I had… — Darcey Bussell Age Copy Share Image
When I started on 'Strictly,' I was terrified. Live television seemed like the most daunting thing in the world. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I absolutely loved learning how to do stage make-up at 16: it was so interesting to learn all about what you can… — Darcey Bussell Eyes Copy Share Image
I dye my hair, and I use teeth whitening strips. Unless I burnt myself or damaged my skin, I wouldn't have cosmetic… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I don't see anything negative about dance. It is so good for you, mentally and physically, and so for me to promote… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I didn't worry too much about staying in shape once I'd stopped dancing. You get to the point where you just burn… — Darcey Bussell Body Copy Share Image
The best thing is to lie in a warm Epsom salts bath for 15 minutes and then go straight to bed. You… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
For me, in my life, dyslexia has been a little bit of a blessing. It helped me find my strength and directed… — Darcey Bussell Blessing Copy Share Image
I've come to realise that being on 'Strictly' is like being in another theatre company and performing a live production. — Darcey Bussell Being Copy Share Image
When I coach dancers, I always like to get on the dance floor with them or describe something by showing them. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I wanted to inspire every little girl who wants to be a dancer to fire their imagination about the joys of being… — Darcey Bussell Dance Copy Share Image
I do a Zumba class at least twice a week, which entertains me and keeps me fit, and I have two dogs… — Darcey Bussell Class Copy Share Image
When I had kids, I had to work out how to keep my stamina up. I learned the power of protein and… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
Classical ballet is very extreme. You're doing it six days a week, and it's a kind of obsession of perfecting a move.… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
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. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
When I was a teenager, I used to watch the 'Making Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'' video and try to follow the steps and… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
The orthopaedic surgeon said that if ever I had hip or groin pain, I should rest until the pain went. However, resting… — Darcey Bussell Life Copy Share Image
I'm not a big cook at all, but anything easy and quick, like pasta, I'm up to. My husband cooks for me… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
It's very easy to become selfish and narrow-minded and see ballet as the only thing in life, but there's lots more. — Darcey Bussell Ballerina Copy Share Image
