I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
DEREK JETERIf you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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Defense 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.
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It’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.
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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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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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.
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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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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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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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