Quotes from Cheryl Burke

We will all face criticism throughout our lives, no matter where we live and what we weigh.

It's important for me to keep my cardio up, especially for my body type, or I'll gain weight so fast.

I'd like to maybe be a judge. I could be pregnant and judge. I just can't be pregnant and dancing!

I've had a lot of little girls write to me saying that they want to be dancers and that I've inspired them.

Professional dancers are known for their barely-there costumes.

Being on 'Dancing with the Stars' is an amazing opportunity. I consider myself lucky to be a part of the show and to be able to share my passion and love of dance with such a huge audience while managing to train a few celebrities in ballroom dance along the way.

At 19, I turned professional, and I moved to New York. Then I got the call to do 'Dancing With The Stars,' so I moved to L.A. when I was 20 and did it for 18 seasons - about two a year - until I was 30.

I went through child abuse, and I also went through abuse with dating a couple of boyfriends in high school. I also have gone through a divorce.

I've been lucky enough that some designers let me borrow their dresses to wear to events. And companies such as So Low and Tart have given me items to wear to rehearse in. I wish I could take more credit for the clothes that I get to wear!

I live by green tea with lemon and honey.

I was partnered with the singer Drew Lachey of the popular group 98 Degrees. Drew and I complemented each other with our strengths. I was good at dancing and teaching dance, and he was a good student and a natural-born ham for the cameras.

I have personal experience dancing with someone who is a Republican and someone who worked for the White House.

There are all different types of people out there who are going to say all kinds of things, online and in real life. The important thing is to know which ones to listen to.

I created 'Disco Abs' so you could have as much fun getting in shape as I do.

A little moisturizer and I'm out the door. I don't even need to put on mascara anymore because of my lash extensions.

I've been so unlucky with dates for myself. So why not have someone else pick them for me?

Tommy Chong is one of my favorite people in the whole wide world.

I've always been kind of a play-by-the-rules girl; I tend to like things structured, predictable, and sometimes even a little boring.

I'm putting healthy foods into my body and experiencing the benefits.

I had people body-shaming me when I gained a lot of weight and as a teenager, your body is going to change. To get through it, you need to have great family and friends.

I like to wear layers - pants, tank tops, jackets - when I work out.

'DWTS' really made me feel confident, and has given me a lot of just self-worth within myself and realizing that I don't need a man to be successful and that I could do a lot on my own, and have my own voice and have my own opinion.

I'm just a normal 22-year-old girl who likes to go out, go to movies, have fun, hang out with my friends, get manicures.

With dancing, it just brings out more flexibility, more core strength, and you definitely get a great workout.