Stacey Dooley Quotes

I'm a massive fan of 'Strictly' so it's incredible. I'm so happy that I can be a part of it.

We're really happy. It still kind of blows my mind that people watch the show!

Everyday there's something that reminds me why I love this sport.

Having been part of this wonderful show ever since series one, I know all too well what it's like to perform to the nation on the famous 'Strictly Come Dancing' dancefloor.

I never thought tennis was going to give me so much satisfaction.

It may sound cliched, but 'Strictly' is a real journey. I try to encourage my partner to stay in as long as they can, but above all to enjoy it.

Strictly has been such a gift. It is so much more than I thought it was going to be.

I am absolutely overjoyed to be joining 'Strictly.' I have so much respect for the other judges and hope to add my own bit of sparkle to the show.

One of the reasons I said yes to doing 'Strictly' was because it is so far removed from what I do for a living ordinarily.

I had four fantastic years on 'Strictly' and they were honestly the best moments of my life - meeting friends, just seeing the whole team work.

You can see as a viewer how emotional 'Strictly' can be. But I'm going to laugh a lot too. I'm going to make it all about the fun.

I think whoever does sign up to 'Strictly,' I feel like it's such an amazing show because they want to be there.

When I was young, all I wanted to do was to compete, have fun and travel.

I'm telling you, it's so exciting playing out there because I'm playing well, you have the crowd behind you, and it's such a good feeling. I'm really having a good time out there.

To me, life is so exciting. To me, life is always trying to beat someone in something competitive. It's kinda been my whole life.

The very best thing about doing it is seeing the reaction on kid's faces when you tell them you've done it.

Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game.

I was elated, ecstatic and extremely surprised that we were successful.

It's always gratifying to hear that people are excited by something that you've been excited to make.

Winning is an amazing feeling. You don't get that in business; you don't get that in many things.

'The Lunchbox' has been a blessing - all gift-wrapped and tied with a bow. Life is a lunchbox of chocolates now!

I'm not sure if I'm most happy when I'm comfortable and content or when I'm pushing myself to the limits. There are such different versions of happy, and I really appreciate both.

Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability.

The only real happiness a ballplayer has is when he is playing a ball game and accomplishes something he didn't think he could do.

Dancing was my sport when I was younger. So I chose that over everything. And then, I just had to keep going because it became a competitive thing. But I'm not trying to impress anyone anymore. Dancing is more like my art, now.