When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
DEREK JETERI can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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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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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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 attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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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 forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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