Derek Hough

Bullying can be physical, verbal or emotional. Words and threats are just as painful as fists, especially with social media these days.…

— Derek Hough

I feel fairly certain that my painting skills might not be best shown on 'Dancing with the Stars.' I'll have to come…

— Derek Hough

In school, some of my favorite subjects... I mean, art was my favorite subject. I loved art! I used to go during…

— Derek Hough

It's such a cliche thing to say. I want to choreograph, I want to direct, I want to act, I want to…

— Derek Hough

I think models in general have a certain insecurity about themselves because they're known for being beautiful, so they have to prove…

— Derek Hough

Pressure doesn't exist. We create it for ourselves.

— Derek Hough

I want to choreograph, I want to direct, I want to act, I want to write music, I want to play music,…

— Derek Hough

When you're a choreographer and you put so much into a routine that's emotionally driven, those are like my ideas and my…

— Derek Hough

For me, there's nothing more masculine than when I'm completely in control of my body and can call upon my body to…

— Derek Hough

Can someone's true value really be estimated? Maybe there needs to be an Edmunds.com for people on TV. That would be funny…

— Derek Hough

My character Jack in the New York Spring Spectacular is a lot of fun. He's playful, he's full of life. He can…

— Derek Hough

The key for me is really just to stay in a child-like state in the rehearsal studio. I'm really goofy and really…

— Derek Hough

My type, which I didn't realize until somebody pointed out to me, apparently is brunettes with darker skin tones, but that is…

— Derek Hough

Whether I'm doing a routine where I want to move people, or if I want to feel moved myself, I definitely tap…

— Derek Hough

I come from a theatrical background, where, if you're working on a movie or a play, you always respect the people you…

— Derek Hough

Whether it be through television, or through music, or through dance, or through film, whatever it is, as long as it's the…

— Derek Hough

I was kind of reflecting on my life and certain experiences, and you know, when I'm teaching and coaching my partners on…

— Derek Hough

Let's create, not destroy. Let's believe and not doubt.

— Derek Hough

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

— Derek Hough

Id like to do Broadway if the right project came along, but my mission in life is that I want to help…

— Derek Hough

I enjoy being a student and learning. I don't think you should ever stop being a student. That's where the most creative…

— Derek Hough

I think for me, the thing that gets me in the right mindset is just watching something funny, something light, something that…

— Derek Hough

For me, I like to push myself... I hate feeling complacent or that I'm not learning.

— Derek Hough

I wouldn't say I'm the "nice" judge, but I was certainly reminded a couple of times that this is for a million…

— Derek Hough

I grew up really fast when I moved to England when I was 12 years old.

— Derek Hough