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.
DEREK JETERAs long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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 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 think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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