You 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 you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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 hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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If 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.
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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 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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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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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My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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