My goal is to be the best TV presenter, the best entertainer, the best singer. I still want to be the best dancer. I want to be the best at everything I do. Anton du Beke dancerentertainergoal Change image and share on social
I don't get grumpy at a 'Strictly' level, you understand. We're just making a television show - the person I'm dancing with can't dance; they're doing their best, and we're not going to win the World Championships. Anton du Beke championshipdancegrumpy 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
I just get grumpy with bad behaviour. Anton du Beke badbehaviourgrumpy Change image and share on social
It's great that ballroom dancing is being recognised. For many years ballroom dancers were misunderstood and other dance forms didn't want anything to do with us. Anton du Beke ballroomdancedancer Change image and share on social
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
I wish I'd become a professional dancer sooner. I did other jobs - like baking - while dancing part-time, and didn't commit until I was 29. Anton du Beke bakecommitdance Change image and share on social
I don't mind how good or bad my partner is, as long as we have a lovely time. Anton du Beke badgoodlong Change image and share on social
Ballroom is two people dancing together to music, touching in perfect harmony. Anton du Beke ballroomdanceharmony 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
