When you are part of a massive TV show like Strictly,' it's not just about the professional dancers and celebrities taking part, there could be young or old people out there who are watching and they might also be inspired… — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
I know that my great-grandfather - George Rich - was born in Cape Town in 1866 and it set my journey off to go to Cape Town to discover and find out more. — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
For Strictly,' when you go out on a Saturday, you want to look your best for the public. I can't go out there in… — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
There was some bullying going on in my industry, which I felt particularly when I was growing up and as I got older. — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone should assume anything about someone else's life. — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
Ballroom is a man's world. It's tough for women, particularly single women. But I've never expected life to be anything but tough. — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
I don't dwell, I'm not a dweller. I just like to keep moving forward, because life is short. — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
Don't do what I did and think you need to have these procedures to make you look more attractive. Don't look at the implant… — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
How many years did I waste worrying about the way I look? I'm almost 60 and it has taken me all these years. Don't… — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
I always felt in my life I had something to prove. To myself, and to anyone who ever said I wouldn't amount to anything. — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
When you get to my age, 59, the thought of getting the Latin dress and the Latin shoes on is a bit worrying. Your… — Shirley Ballas Copy Share Image
