Then I was working in a store in Newark, New Jersey, and I saw an actor in person, and I got so excited. My whole day changed. That's when I decided to challenge myself to make my dreams become a reality. Derek Luke actorchallengechange share on social
I went to Jersey City State College to please a family member. I wasn't prepared for school. To say I failed out is putting it nicely. Derek Luke citycollegefail Change image and share on social
I was discovered on the Sony lot through an audition by Denzel Washington. Derek Luke auditiondenzeldiscover Change image and share on social
Denzel Washington is a person I will always emulate. I emulate him because he focuses on real life. Because of that he has made me a better person. Derek Luke denzelemulatefocus Change image and share on social
Hip-hop was my first audience - I would rap in the mirror, walk down the street and listen to my Walkman. Derek Luke audiencehiphop Change image and share on social
I want what's mine. I see other actors who are doing very interesting roles, and I just want to continue to do things that are interesting, and things that people will go see in theaters. Derek Luke actorcontinueinterest Change image and share on social
I loved B.I.G., but not like I liked Tupac, because he was an actor, so I related to him. Derek Luke actorloverelate Change image and share on social
It's a story about victory that will touch the lives of everyone who watches it. It's powerful. Derek Luke livepowerfulstory Change image and share on social
Oh, my God! My wife and I, boy, we got down that night. On a personal note! Derek Luke boygodnight Change image and share on social
Denzel's quality, I think, is his faith. You have all the action in your head and you have to believe in it and just do it. That's what he does and that's what he taught me to do. Derek Luke actiondenzelfaith Change image and share on social
