As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
DEREK JETERSneak 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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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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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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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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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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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