During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
DEREK JETERMy dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know 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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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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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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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 never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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