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DEREK JETERObviously, 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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 when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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 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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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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