I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
DEREK JETERGod, I hope I wear this jersey 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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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