This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
DEREK JETERMy parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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 don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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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 know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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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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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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