When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
DEREK JETERIf 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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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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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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