During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
DEREK JETERIt doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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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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