I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERI will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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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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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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 think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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