In the dance world, it has to be in your genetic make-up - your body has to suit the training. — Darcey Bussell Body Copy Share Image
If I had a caterer that lived at home, it would be fabulous! — Darcey Bussell Fabulous Copy Share Image
I don't get much sleep, so I have really bad bags under my eyes. — Darcey Bussell Bad Copy Share Image
This perception that we can be stars without any work and just appear is rubbish. — Darcey Bussell Astronomy Copy Share Image
Confidence comes from other places, not just how you look. — Darcey Bussell Confidence Copy Share Image
Even after having children, after five months I was dancing again, which was kind of crazy. — Darcey Bussell Children Copy Share Image
On Boxing Day, we always go for a walk in our wellies with the dogs, no matter where we are. — Darcey Bussell Always Copy Share Image
I need to have dark chocolate in the cupboard - Green & Black's is good, but any will do. — Darcey Bussell Chocolate 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
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
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
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 Anything 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 Bedroom 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
When I started on 'Strictly,' I was terrified. Live television seemed like the most daunting thing in the world. — Darcey Bussell Like Copy Share Image
Now I'm on television, I'm far more conscious of my skin than I used to be - I would often leave the… — Darcey Bussell Face Copy Share Image
I was incredibly supple and did gymnastics as well. So half of my injuries are because I am over-supple and the joints… — Darcey Bussell Always Copy Share Image
Before a show, I usually give myself two-and-a-half hours to get ready. I prepare my shoes first. New ballet pumps can sound… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
I was pretty rubbish when I first started dancing. I didn't understand the discipline of working on one step over and over… — Darcey Bussell Dance Copy Share Image
Ballet is a healthy world despite what people might think. There's a perception that ballet dancers are skinny and unhealthy, but that's… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
As long as everything is happy at home, I can be totally selfish at work. — Darcey Bussell Everything Copy Share Image
I never imagined I'd be a presenter on television, but I'm happy to put myself out of my comfort zone. — Darcey Bussell Comfort Copy Share Image
Looking after myself is something I probably have to be much more conscious of than the average person. — Darcey Bussell Average Copy Share Image
I suppose you could say there is an in-built stubbornness to me. — Darcey Bussell Built Copy Share Image
The hardest thing about 'Strictly' is having to sit still for so long; it just about kills me. — Darcey Bussell About Copy Share Image
I hate exercise when it's a regime, but I love a bit of dance, just moving the whole body. — Darcey Bussell Body Copy Share Image
I can't imagine leaving the theatre altogether. My dressing room has become a home from home. — Darcey Bussell Dressing room Copy Share Image
Dancing has always been a passion for me, one that I will probably never be rid of. — Darcey Bussell Always Copy Share Image
Since finishing my professional dancing career, I've been conscious of not letting myself go. — Darcey Bussell Career Copy Share Image
Being a ballerina can be a very unnatural life, especially after you've had children. — Darcey Bussell Ballerina 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
If I start something, I have to finish it. I know that's annoying - it drives my husband mad - but even… — Darcey Bussell Annoying 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
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 Botox 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 Anything Copy Share Image
