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.
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 will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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 can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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