I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
DEREK JETERSportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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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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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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 never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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