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.
DEREK JETERYou’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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.
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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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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 looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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