I absolutely loved learning how to do stage make-up at 16: it was so interesting to learn all about what you can do with make-up, such as contouring or shadowing eyes. We had a lot of fun. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
When I was a teenager, I used to watch the ‘Making Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller” video and try to follow the steps and do the ‘Thriller’ moves in my bedroom. That was the most incredible dance sequence. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
Looking after myself is something I probably have to be much more conscious of than the average person. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
I joined the Royal Ballet School when I was 13. Before then, I’d done ballet twice a week after school. The rest of my class had started aged 11, so I’d missed two years and was really far behind. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
Since finishing my professional dancing career, I’ve been conscious of not letting myself go. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
I need to have dark chocolate in the cupboard – Green & Black’s is good, but any will do. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
The hardest thing about ‘Strictly’ is having to sit still for so long; it just about kills me. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
The best thing is to lie in a warm Epsom salts bath for 15 minutes and then go straight to bed. You will sleep really well afterwards. Darcey Bussell Read Quote
