104 Quotes by Darcey Bussell

We only open a couple of presents on Christmas morning; we're all about the stockings - we even get them for the dogs!

Being a ballerina can be a very unnatural life, especially after you've had children.

On Boxing Day, we always go for a walk in our wellies with the dogs, no matter where we are.

When I had kids, I had to work out how to keep my stamina up. I learned the power of protein and eating a variety of foods.

I hate throwing personal things away, especially my cards. As I know I won't be dancing for ever, these are the things that I will look back on.

If I'm dehydrated, my muscles feel almost squeaky.

I hate exercise when it's a regime, but I love a bit of dance, just moving the whole body.

Dancers are working their bodies just like a marathon runner would, and you have to eat to make it through a three-hour performance. Dancers put their bodies through incredible strain.

When I was at the Royal Ballet School, I remember receiving my first eyeshadow palette from Marks & Spencer as a gift. It sparked my interest in beauty, which peaked when I became more involved in theatre and got to experience so many stunning image transformations to suit different productions.