The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETERYou’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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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 can see how people work out to feel better.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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