I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
DEREK JETERSurround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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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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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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