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" Being on stage taught me how to apply eyeliner. "

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" 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. "

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

" I need help to ensure I grow old gracefully! So now I always apply moisturiser and foundation with an SPF, to protect my skin from the sun. "

" I do a Zumba class at least twice a week, which entertains me and keeps me fit, and I have two dogs that I walk regularly. "

" Diets don't come into it. You need variety and to have a good source of greens, protein, and nutrition. It is about health rather than looking right. "

" I don't get much sleep, so I have really bad bags under my eyes. "

" I can't imagine leaving the theatre altogether. My dressing room has become a home from home. "

" Confidence comes from other places, not just how you look. "

" As a little girl, I didn't dream of being a ballet dancer; I dreamt of being a movie star like Ginger Rogers and dancing with Fred Astaire. I used to watch the Sunday double-bills on TV and Iong to be part of what seemed a perfect Disneyland world. Astaire was a genius. "

" Dance is a great way to express yourself. "

" I did ballet from the age of five, but what I loved was my gymnastics. I kept the ballet going because of the gymnastics, then found I was going to be too tall. "

" If you have enough ambition, you can create talent! "

" In the dance world, it has to be in your genetic make-up - your body has to suit the training. "

" When I was a teenager, I used to watch the 'Making Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'' video and try to follow the steps and do the 'Thriller' moves in my bedroom. That was the most incredible dance sequence. "

" 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. "

" Looking after myself is something I probably have to be much more conscious of than the average person. "

" I've always been quite conscious of it, though I don't know why. I would never overspend, and I have to know exactly what I've got so that I avoid going into overdraft. I watch my pennies, and I'm quite thrifty. "

" I was incredibly supple and did gymnastics as well. So half of my injuries are because I am over-supple and the joints could always go that little bit further. But I was happy to push, and I have no regrets. That is important to say. "

" I absolutely loved learning how to do stage make-up at 16: it was so interesting to learn all about what you can do with make-up, such as contouring or shadowing eyes. We had a lot of fun. "

" I didn't worry too much about staying in shape once I'd stopped dancing. You get to the point where you just burn out and have to give your body a chance to heal. "

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

" Life is short, so go for things you enjoy. "

" I dye my hair, and I use teeth whitening strips. Unless I burnt myself or damaged my skin, I wouldn't have cosmetic surgery. "

" The best thing is to lie in a warm Epsom salts bath for 15 minutes and then go straight to bed. You will sleep really well afterwards. "