Derek Hough
Derek Hough

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

Derek Hough
Derek Hough

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
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 about it as far as aesthetically.

Derek Hough
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 do whatever I want it to do.

Derek Hough
Derek Hough

For me, you've got to start from within. The things you eat directly affect the way you feel and the way you move.

Derek Hough
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 'Dancing With the Stars,' I sort of use those stories and anecdotes to help them sort of overcome certain fears.