I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
DEREK JETERAs long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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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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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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