Quotes from Valentin Chmerkovskiy

It takes some sacrifice to have a healthy relationship.

I've never felt like this country owed me anything. If anything, I am forever in debt to this country.

It's funny, I feel like dogs take after their owners and certain mannerisms and the energy that they have.

I believe in my partner always; whether that translates into winning or not that's irrelevant but I believe I'm going to win every season.

I try to do my very best and hopefully that comes through, first to my partner, second of all with Dancing with the Stars, my employer, and third of all with the fans.

'Dancing With the Stars' is not a show about me - it's a show about my partner, it's a show about celebrities that join the show.

You'll see me at my best is when I'm hopefully serving as a father to someone.

I love and appreciate and respect my father. He has paved an incredible way for me, and I want to do the same for others.

My favorite breakfast cereal is Cocoa Pebbles.

There's this love and pride and loyalty, but there's also a great deal of generosity and I think that's at the core of why I love being a performer.

The best part about live shows is you have a script, and you throw it out after the first five minutes.

I think the only way a blessing is realized is if you pass it forward.

I get a little ray of sunshine every single day I go to work and that's a blessing in itself.

From the fans to the hands that move the props to the producers who help me with concepts and wardrobe that helps me with I pour my heart into every single detail, so to see that reciprocated, that support meant the world to me.

I think Jenna's going to be an incredible mom. She's already an amazing companion and I love her very much for many reasons - her loyalty and ambition and passion for life in general.

It's more than just dance - it's about a living a healthier, happier life, surrounded by inspiring people.

I'd make a cute couple with a lot of people, you know what I'm sayin'?

It's just great to be able to teach someone to dance and preach to them how to be better people and enjoy their life to the fullest.

Both my brother and I have only had dance experience with ballroom dancing.

I don't think there's better dancing out there than 'Dancing with the Stars.'

I think what made Dancing With the Stars' the number one show for so long, is that we take our craft seriously, we take our relationships seriously.

I was at a point in my career where I longed for a bigger stage, a brighter light, and I'm very grateful to 'Dancing With the Stars' for allowing me to become part of that incredible production and incredibly talented cast. I am forever in debt to them for that opportunity.

Being a son to the greatest parents of all is up there with hopefully being a decent friend to some.

My dad had two college degrees but came here and was boxing pizzas. He was willing to pay his dues for the opportunity to live here and breathe this air.