I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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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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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 think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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 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 will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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Everyone fears rejection.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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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.
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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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