Because we had no other relatives living in the U.K., me, my parents and my siblings continuously journeyed abroad to bond with our extended family. Anton du Beke abroadbondcontinuously Change image and share on social
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. Anton du Beke adviserbakerdecorator share on social
If I do find myself walking up the aisle and dancing at my own wedding reception, I want the first dance to be both spontaneous and dramatic. Anton du Beke aisledancedramatic Change image and share on social
The Ritz in London has an old-fashioned charm, with waiters wearing tails and white gloves. The dining room is exquisite, with immaculate service and ornate details. Anton du Beke charmdetaildine Change image and share on social
Being fit is the easiest part of being a dance professional. I used to just throw on a backpack full of rocks and run up a hill. You don't even have to go to a gym. Anton du Beke backpackdanceeasy Change image and share on social
I'd like to do a kind of 'Sunday Night At The Palladium'-style variety show on the BBC. Anton du Beke bbckindnight Change image and share on social
Ballroom dancing: it's a wonderful thing at so many levels because you've got to follow the rules. They used to call those rules etiquette once upon a time, but you don't really have that any more. Anton du Beke ballroomcalldance Change image and share on social
You can't talk about yourself in the third party - that makes you a lunatic! Anton du Beke lunaticmakeparty Change image and share on social
There is not a lot of money in competition dancing. There never has been; it's all about winning the trophies, really. It's not like golf. Anton du Beke competitiondancegolf Change image and share on social
I think cookery shows have become so sophisticated, and everyone's so marvellous at it, but there are people like me who aren't into the cooking malarkey, who still don't know how to boil an egg for three minutes. Anton du Beke boilcookcookery share on social
