I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
DEREK JETERYou don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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