What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
DEREK JETERI want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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