Derek Hough Professions : Professional Dancer Born : May 17, 1985 Browse All Authors Top 38 quotes by Derek Hough Pressure doesn't exist. We create it for ourselves. Derek Hough pressure Let's create, not destroy. Let's believe and not doubt. Derek Hough doubt believe Bullying can be physical, verbal or emotional. Words and threats are just as painful as fists, especially with social media these days. For those of you who don't know, I was actually bullied as a young boy on one occasion. Derek Hough bullying emotional boys It's such a cliche thing to say. I want to choreograph, I want to direct, I want to act, I want to write music, I want to play music, I want to sing. For me, it's never-ending. I want to do it all, really. Derek Hough want play writing I always want to be the best at what I do. That doesn't mean compared to other people, but just in what you do. Derek Hough want mean people My type, which I didnt realize until somebody pointed out to me, apparently is brunettes with darker skin tones, but that is about it as far as aesthetically. Derek Hough skin-tone realizing skins I enjoy being a student and learning. I don't think you should ever stop being a student. That's where the most creative ideas come from. Teaching is a blessing as well because I get to share what I've learned and my passion for creative movement with people. Derek Hough passion teaching blessing For me, a dream partner is someone who is willing to learn and to put their trust in me. Derek Hough willing-to-learn partners dream Id like to do Broadway if the right project came along, but my mission in life is that I want to help change peoples lives. Derek Hough broadway want helping Let me tell you right now, you are not alone. Seeking help requires incredible strength and courage. The most powerful weapon you have against bullying is your voice. Derek Hough bullying voice powerful I'm just the biggest klutz. That's the problem. I don't get hurt doing cool things. Derek Hough cool-things problem hurt My character Jack in the New York Spring Spectacular is a lot of fun. He's playful, he's full of life. He can make things come to life. He can make things happen. Derek Hough new-york spring fun I wouldn't say I'm the "nice" judge, but I was certainly reminded a couple of times that this is for a million dollars. There's one thing to just do a good dance, but I had to ask myself, "Is that the million-dollar dance?" There are certain dances that people prefer, and I preferred the intelligent and smart choreography. Derek Hough smart nice couple There's a huge pressure as a judge. It was difficult. I certainly didn't enjoy that factor, because it's a big responsibility to have a million dollars in your hand to change somebody's life. Derek Hough enjoy responsibility judging I went to a theater arts school, so I'm interested in many different projects, whether it be film, television or even live theater. I'm a performer. That's what I do. That's what I want to do. Derek Hough different art school All the power to them. I say yay. Derek Hough latest-headlines When you're a choreographer and you put so much into a routine that's emotionally driven, those are like my ideas and my little babies that I have here and then I put them out there and they're there to be judged and looked at. When it's all over, it's just such a relief. Derek Hough just like you ideas For me, I like to push myself... I hate feeling complacent or that I'm not learning. Derek Hough myself me learning hate I think models in general have a certain insecurity about themselves because they're known for being beautiful, so they have to prove to everybody they have personality and they are intelligent. Derek Hough insecurity personality beautiful I'm all for big production - I love putting on shows. Derek Hough production big shows love Similar Authors Cheryl Burke professional-dancer Karina Smirnoff professional-dancer Lacey Schwimmer professional-dancer Julianne Hough professional-dancer All Authors
