British - Dancer | July 20, 1966 -
The Fred Astaire movies made a huge impression on me.
Anton du Beke
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My goal was to become the best dancer in the world and, because I started late, I always had this feeling I was playing catch-up, so I've been a bit of a maniac most of my life, sort of striving.
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I have no trouble with my sleep, but the amount I have varies from four to eight hours, depending on my schedule.
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So much illness is self-induced - which I can't stand. And I'm not a good nursemaid. Don't call me if you're ill.
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The worst question is, 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' I don't know. Variety is the spice of life. That's the best way to describe it.
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I want to do lots of exciting, varied, interesting things. That's what I want to do.
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You spend your life having lessons, practising and competing as an amateur, and working during the day. As you get to the top end of the amateur field, you try not to work anymore; you earn your living through dancing, maybe by doing a bit of teaching. It's an ongoing life's work.
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I worked as an interior designer. I worked as a furniture salesman. I worked as a financial adviser. I worked as a painter and decorator - that wasn't for very long. I was a baker for about four-and-a-half years.
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I've become a produce snob. I like to eat food that's in season.
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I'm going for Britain's Best Dressed Man award, but strangely, I'm never on the list.
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I wish I'd become a professional dancer sooner. I did other jobs - like baking - while dancing part-time, and didn't commit until I was 29.
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I go through money like a bloke with three arms.
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