I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERI’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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