If you really have a passion for something, you should follow it and listen to your inner voice.

Strictly' is the most successful reality format in the world - it's in the 'Guinness Book of Records' - going to 38 countries. 'X Factor' hasn't done that.

I like laying by the pool but I do tend to get a bit bored after a couple of days chilling out.

I think women should be paid the same as men. That's for sure. But what would you say to a woman coming in after you've been in the job for 15 years when they've done absolutely nothing to earn it? I don't think that's right.

I'm a workaholic.

My ears are too big.

When I was opening my first bank account, the person at the counter thought I was a girl.

My tights split while I was tap dancing in the West End in 1993.

Actors are very emotional, whereas sports people are used to criticism.