I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
DEREK JETERYou’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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 never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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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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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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