I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
DEREK JETERI want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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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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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 will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on 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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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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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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 want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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 can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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