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.
DEREK JETERYou have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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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 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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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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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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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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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