I was working at the store on the Sony studios in Culver City. And I was literally holding a shirt when they came in and told me Id got the part! It just shows dreams do come true. – Derek Luke
Denzels 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. Thats what he does and thats what he taught me to do. – Derek Luke
A few years ago you couldnt go from TV to film. It was like a no no but I believe when you find a plan and purpose that God has for your life, theres not anything man can do to you. Especially when your faith is not really standing in the wisdom of man, youre really standing in the wisdom of God. – Derek Luke
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. Thats when I decided to challenge myself to make my dreams become a reality. – Derek Luke