There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
DEREK JETERThere may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
DEREK JETERThe Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
DEREK JETERSneak 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.
DEREK JETERSurround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
DEREK JETERYour image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
DEREK JETERYou can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
DEREK JETERIf 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.
DEREK JETERMy best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
DEREK JETERThe only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETERI attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
DEREK JETERI think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
DEREK JETERDefense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
DEREK JETERI 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.
DEREK JETERIn order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERYou gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
DEREK JETERI think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
DEREK JETER