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. Anton du Beke amateuranymorebite share on social
It may sound cliched, but 'Strictly' is a real journey. I try to encourage my partner to stay in as long as they can, but above all to enjoy it. Anton du Beke clichencourageenjoy Change image and share on social
I like to get up and get out. Otherwise you end up kicking about, and it's easy to flick the telly on; then before you know it, it is 11 A.M. and you haven't done anything. Anton du Beke easyendflick Change image and share on social
Give up smoking. Don't get so fat. 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. Anton du Beke callfatgive Change image and share on social
I just like to sit and admire my garden; it's so well kept by my gardener and my girlfriend. Anton du Beke admiregardengardener Change image and share on social
If I avoid anything, it's that I don't really go to places that are like a little corner of England. I also never mind going to a dance show because I love it all so much. Anton du Beke avoidcornerdance Change image and share on social
The world would be a better place if everyone learned to dance. Anton du Beke dancelearnplace Change image and share on social
I'm a bit of a traditionalist; the ballroom is all about tails and I never mess about with that. But for the Latin you can have a bit fun: tight trousers, gold shirt open to my waist, be a bit ridiculous. Anton du Beke ballroombitefun share on social
I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing. Anton du Beke dancefamoushave Change image and share on social
At places like Chelsea, often the garden displays are so big and grand that you'd never be able to have them at home. Anton du Beke bigchelseadisplay Change image and share on social
