The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETERWhat 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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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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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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