You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
DEREK JETERIt’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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 want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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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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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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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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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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 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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