Everyone fears rejection.
DEREK JETERDuring the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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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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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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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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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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