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 JETERI’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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 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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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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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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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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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