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.
DEREK JETERYou forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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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