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Anton du Beke

Profession : Dancer

Birth : July 20, 1966

I'm happy to dance with anyone, to be honest. I've had some great partners, who have all been talented. But not all of them at dancing.

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I get really very upset when I'm voted out, and I feel very disappointed.

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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.

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My perfect morning is spent drinking coffee, eating porridge and reading the paper at a local cafe.

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I got sent some cheese once. I'm not sure if that was saying something about my act, or just because I like cheese.

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Having been part of this wonderful show ever since series one, I know all too well what it's like to perform to the nation on the famous 'Strictly Come Dancing' dancefloor.

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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.

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My only drive was to be the best dancer in the world, but I never won the world championship.

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I just get grumpy with bad behaviour.

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I go through money like a bloke with three arms.

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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.

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I know what I'm good at, and if I'm asked to do something I'm not - like hip-hop dancing - I get self-conscious.

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The Fred Astaire movies made a huge impression on me.

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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.

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Wherever I can get a fast track, I'll try to because I can't stand the airport experience. If you can afford priority boarding, then do it. Nobody wants an unpleasant experience before it starts.

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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.

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A dancer's career is short - you just keep going until your legs pack up.

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The Ritz in London has an old-fashioned charm, with waiters wearing tails and white gloves. The dining room is exquisite, with immaculate service and ornate details.

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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.

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I have no trouble with my sleep, but the amount I have varies from four to eight hours, depending on my schedule.

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