Bruno Tonioli quotes

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. (Bruno Tonioli)
In reality, nobody gets successful in America by being lazy. View quote
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Dad was a bus driver, and when he finished work he would repair cars. View quote
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I'm a sucker for turquoise sea, white beaches and palm trees. I've been to the tropics every year since I could afford it. It's the perfect place to unwind. I can chill out, read, do a bit of yoga. View quote
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When people feel threatened by you, they find something that is belittling. View quote
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When people speak their own language you get a much better sense of who they are. View quote
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I like to read about subjects unrelated to my work, especially history. View quote
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I started dancing before I could talk. Other babies learn to stand and then walk - I just danced. View quote
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I'm with people all the time so I often go away on my own. View quote
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I eat well, but I don't believe in diets. View quote
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My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant. (Bruno Tonioli)
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. View quote
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It's horrible how money and fame can make you acceptable while, if you're not famous or rich, you're not acceptable. View quote
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In America they like my spicy TV alter ego, probably because there were a lot of Italians and Hispanics in the country, but the real L.A. life is a hard-working one. View quote
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Mum had a job fitting upholstery into cars, but, in the evenings, she worked as a seamstress. View quote
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I look after myself. I train and go to the gym. View quote
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When I was 10, I knew there was something different about me. Everyone was football-mad, but I just wanted to watch musicals and see art. View quote
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When I visit a country, I like to experience local food. View quote
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Before a long-haul flight, buy yourself a cheap, big, comfortable pillow. It makes a huge difference. View quote
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I love reading. I'm very much into history, novels, biographies and I have a wide range of thrillers. View quote
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I've been in love with the cinema since childhood and it's a fantasy of mine to appear in a Hollywood movie. (Bruno Tonioli)
Once I moved to London I thought it was unbeatable. I work a lot in L.A. and love it, but would never give up London. It's a true world city, with an energy that's unique. View quote
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I love contemporary art, although I wouldn't want a pickled shark in my house. View quote
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If I had a place with a studio where I could paint I'd be happy. View quote
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Bruno Tonioli

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Photo: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Opening Night Video, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: Italian Dancer
Born: November 25, 1955
Quotes count: 24

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