Dancing has been in us, in people, since the Neanderthal age. There's something about moving, something about interpreting yourself to the music, that's attractive, that's interesting, that's intriguing, and everyone wishes they could do that. — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
As a dancer, obviously, we are all inspired by Michael Jackson, and I always looked up to Gene Kelly. He was a bigger version… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I spent a lot of time taking acting lessons... Actors have no inhibitions, and I'm inhibited by everything. To be able to make fun… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I am a hopeless romantic who falls in lust and gets in trouble. I love my work and am very productive, yet I always… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
'DWTS' came to America and I was ranked first in the U.S. When I got the call, I turned them down. That's why I missed the first season because I felt like I was still seriously competing and it would have been distracting. They called me again for the 2nd season and I said yes. I wanted to see what… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share
Dancing has been in us, in people, since the Neanderthal age. There's something about moving, something about interpreting yourself to the music, that's attractive,… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I never wanted to be a dancer. I was too big, I was too slow. I remember not liking it. Later on, when I… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
Do you know what a showmance is? It is like being at a summer camp when you're a teenager. You spend summertime away from… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
“I want everything. Not necessarily to have it, but to achieve it.” — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I look for someone whose upbringing was somewhat similar to mine because they can understand me - love for the family and everything else.… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I would definitely want kids. Would they be dancers? I dunno. That's up to them. If they show interest, I will push them do… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I'm an emotional person. I may not seem that way, but I'm an emotional person. — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
I spent my entire childhood with my father. I started my first business at 16, and we became business partners. He's not just a… — Maksim Chmerkovskiy Copy Share Image
