I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
DEREK JETERI go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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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 think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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