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.
DEREK JETERYou’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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 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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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