When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
DEREK JETERI 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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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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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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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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