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.
DEREK JETERYou 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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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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