I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERMy best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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 want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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