When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
DEREK JETERAs long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for 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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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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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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