I was watching TV at age 9 or 10, and my mom said that I came from the front room and I told her that I want to act. And she said if you want to do this at 18, then you can. It was a very simple story, yet, I do not even remember the conversation that I had with my mother. Until she reminded me of the story many years later.
Derek LukeI 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 LukeI don't think people come to television for spectacle. And I don't really have a lot of fun writing spectacle for television, I'll do that in features.
Derek LukeSometimes my faith becomes more sensitive to how people feel, as opposed to what needs to be.
Derek LukeHe's looking for the president's kidnapped daughter; everybody he calls on to help him is busy, but lo and behold, you look across the room, and I'm waiting for that action.
Derek Luke