"Physical comedy with a brain, just what this country needs."

Toronto Star

"He prepares the way for us to better appreciate the juggling of our sentiment."

Le Soir (Bruxelles)

"The gift for reacting earned him the honour of the only clown to have been the object of a standing ovation from the crowd of 5,000 spectators!"

Le Soleil (Quebec)

"A message through humour."

BBC England

"Comical expression, compassion, laughs, romantic and even temperament to the people."

Pyongyang News (North Korea)

"...master at working his crowd. He combines warmth with a hard edge, teasing his audience with feats he won't perform until he has driven them to distraction. They love him!"

Canadian Theatre Review

"The high point of the gala."

Kolnifche Rundfchau (Germany)

"Everything necessary to make one laugh, to charm, to move. A real cocktail with charm to excite the audience."

Le Soir (France)

"Derek is a one-man variety show, with a mischievous turn. Laughter is in abundance. There will always be a comic twist and you'll never be allowed to goof off."

TV 10

"He is funny acting. Impressed many people."

Shijiazhuang Daily (China)

"Derek is progressing nicely in the above areas, however at times he looks upon the activities as an opportunity to start clowning."

Grade 2 Report Card: Mrs. D Dietrich

"Sensational! Great set!"

Steve Allen, Comedian