I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
DEREK JETERThat’s how you win – pitching and defense.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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 it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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 go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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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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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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 can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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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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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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