As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
DEREK JETERI attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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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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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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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 attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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