I always wanted children, and it was a dream come true when I discovered I was pregnant with Alana when I was 36. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I think I'm a bit like Tigger, always bounding around. Where it comes from I don't really know; probably too much espresso. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I am always competing with my body. I am always thinking my body is going to do things it won't do. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
My family always laugh at me because they all camp and I'm definitely not a camper! — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
My parents were passionate about the ballet. They always played ballet music at home. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
Funny enough, apart from when I was at school, I've always gone out with younger men - I was even married briefly… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I'm a very generous tipper for my hairdresser and nail technician, and for staff in restaurants who have given a good service.… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I was about three when my dad came home with a beautiful tin filled with chocolates. I hadn't had chocolate before, and… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
People always used to ask me 'What makes a celebrity?' and I used to say: 'Being asked to comment mostly on things… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I was passionate about 'Strictly.' I was passionate about it in every way, but the one thing that I always felt I… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I have always had a full-time job. I have always worked full time. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I carry cash around with me all the time as I like buying dancers I'm working with snacks and drinks, but I… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I think dancing always took me to a different place. It was hard and it was a struggle, but it took me to the… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter how old you are, with determination you can make your life what you want it to be. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
We'd grown up without any money. I mean, everything was a struggle; our lives were a struggle, and dancing changed all of that. Nothing… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
The Paddy Stone dancers were all upwards of 5ft 6in and stunningly beautiful. I was stocky, tough-looking and 5ft 3in. So I became determined… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I travel light obsessively. I take hardly any clothes or shoes because I think that all I need is a couple of work outfits,… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
I haven't let people take me down a negative path, because apart from dance I don't have an addictive personality. — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
When I was teaching I'd go to some schools where no one wanted to dance - when they came into the room it was… — Arlene Phillips Copy Share Image
