Derek Hough Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I never dreamed of dancing on television or anything like that. It's more of things that come along that excite me and inspire me.”

“I'm all for big production - I love putting on shows.”

“I'm just the biggest klutz. That's the problem. I don't get hurt doing cool things.”

“I come from a theatrical background, where, if you're working on a movie or a play, you always respect the people you work with. You're accommodating.”

“I was kind of reflecting on my life and certain experiences, and you know, when I'm teaching and coaching my partners on 'Dancing With the Stars,' I sort of use those stories and anecdotes to help them sort of overcome certain fears.”

“In school, some of my favorite subjects... I mean, art was my favorite subject. I loved art! I used to go during lunch time to the art room and paint or draw or something.”

“The key for me is really just to stay in a child-like state in the rehearsal studio. I'm really goofy and really silly and crazy. If I get too serious, I start hitting a wall.”

“Whether I'm doing a routine where I want to move people, or if I want to feel moved myself, I definitely tap into those moments where it's not just dancing or movement. It might just be a hand gesture or just a slow look, or even just the way you slightly tip your head forward. These subtleties speak volumes.”

“Whether it be through television, or through music, or through dance, or through film, whatever it is, as long as it's the right project that makes sense, then I'm all for it.”

“I think for me, the thing that gets me in the right mindset is just watching something funny, something light, something that makes me feel good. Regardless of what it is - when you feel good, when you feel upbeat, creativity flows!”