I went professional with my partner, Erin Boag, 11 years ago, and we had success competing round the world, but appearing on 'Strictly' has changed my life. Anton du Beke agoappearboag Change image and 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
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
'Strictly' is a bit like scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final or sinking the final putt in the Ryder Cup - only a few people get the opportunity to do it, and they have got to be famous. Anton du Beke bitecupfamous Change image and 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
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
Life's supposed to be an adventure, a surprise! Anton du Beke adventurelifesuppose Change image and share on social
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. Anton du Beke bitecatchdancer Change image and share on social
Being a competitive dancer is an expensive business - you have to buy the £2,000 or so tail suit and the shoes, and then get yourself around the world to the competitions. And there is not a lot of money to be made in competing. Anton du Beke 000businessbuy share on social