I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
DEREK JETERYou know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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 think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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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 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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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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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 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 feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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 only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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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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