I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
DEREK JETERI play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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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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 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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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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My 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.
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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 have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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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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 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 always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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