I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERI want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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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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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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