When it came to the stylish and graceful art of ballroom dancing, my dad was a king of the clubs, a prowling tiger and a wonderfully natural mover.

I'm with people all the time so I often go away on my own.

Before a long-haul flight, buy yourself a cheap, big, comfortable pillow. It makes a huge difference.

My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant.

When people feel threatened by you, they find something that is belittling.

I think a lot of people have a vision of L.A. in which TV executives and movie directors plan their latest productions by the swimming pool.

I started dancing before I could talk. Other babies learn to stand and then walk - I just danced.