“I come from a theatrical background, where, if you're working on a mov...” — Derek Hough Quote

“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.”

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

“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.”

“No one should be written off because of their background. This is a moral proposition but it is also an important political lesson.”

“Anyone who grew up against the background of the Cold War will recall the downfall of the Berlin Wall and the opening up of Eastern Europe to freedom and democracy.”

“The food was interesting. My background is Russian, so cheese and potatoes are my love. There was plenty of that. And fried cheese! It is really, really, really good. And really, really, really bad for you. It's like an artery on a plate.”