104 Quotes by Darcey Bussell

It’s very easy to become selfish and narrow-minded and see ballet as the only thing in life, but there’s lots more.

You have to be able to cut off from the ballet and relax, or you have anxiety dreams at night, worrying about what you’re going to dance the next day, going over every little detail.

Ballet is quite unnatural on the joints. My body is just worn. My joints are 10 years older than me.

Being a mother has made my life complete.

I would love more children, but no. I'm very lucky to have had my two.

Since finishing my professional dancing career, I've been conscious of not letting myself go.

Life is short, so go for things you enjoy.

Dance is a great way to express yourself.

Ballet requires movements which are very unnatural. With every step, you do a circular movement of the hip. You turn out from the hip and make your knees point out to the side instead of forward.