I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
DEREK JETERThe last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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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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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 when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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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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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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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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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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