I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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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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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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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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