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
A dancer's career is short - you just keep going until your legs pack up. Anton du Beke careerdancerleg Change image and share on social
I get really very upset when I'm voted out, and I feel very disappointed. Anton du Beke disappointfeelupset Change image and share on social
My only drive was to be the best dancer in the world, but I never won the world championship. Anton du Beke championshipdancerdrive 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 don't like the Samba; it's nonsense. With a lot of these Latin dances I can't really understand what they're all about. I like the Rumba and the Paso Doble but the others I could take or leave. Anton du Beke dancedoblelatin Change image and 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 have a magnificent chin and a long, odd-shaped face. As a result, I always look better in collars. Anton du Beke chincollarface Change image and share on social
The thing about me is that I love variety. I like to try new things, and I don't want to be pinned back. Anton du Beke backlovepin Change image and share on social
Because we had no money when I was growing up, when I started dancing, I wasn't allowed to be frivolous - my mum made me go to every lesson because she was paying for it. Anton du Beke allowdancefrivolous Change image and share on social
