As soon as I left school at 16, I worked in a factory making aircraft components. Anton du Beke aircraftcomponentfactory Change image and share on social
When I'm dancing with any woman, I immediately get rid of intimacy barriers. I just give her a big hug and crack on. Anton du Beke barrierbigcrack Change image and share on social
When you dance together, there's a fabulous interaction. It's quite intimate. You're touching your partner, leading them. Learning how to behave in that person's proximity is a skill. I love it. I can't imagine tiring of it. Anton du Beke behavedancefabulous share on social
Bruce Forsyth is my hero, and the thought that I'd be in a TV show with him was incredible. Anton du Beke bruceforsythhero Change image and share on social
The Fred Astaire movies made a huge impression on me. Anton du Beke astairefredhuge Change image and share on social
I hated most music in the 1970s, especially disco, but Bowie was edgier. Anton du Beke 1970sbowiedisco Change image and share on social
I have no trouble with my sleep, but the amount I have varies from four to eight hours, depending on my schedule. Anton du Beke amountdependhour Change image and share on social
I've been playing golf as long as I've been dancing, since I was 13 or 14. I play off six. I like to get out on a golf course as often as I can. Anton du Beke dancegolfhave Change image and share on social
One day, I just wandered into a dance class full of girls, and that was it. I thought, 'Hang on! I'll have a bit of this.' I went back a week later and got dragged up by the teacher. It wasn't a massive calling. Anton du Beke backbitecall share on social
I always enjoy the process, meeting somebody new and spending time with them and becoming friends with them. That has always been the joy of 'Strictly' for me, so I enjoy every year. Anton du Beke enjoyfriendjoy Change image and share on social
