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.

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

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

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

When people speak their own language you get a much better sense of who they are.