I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
DEREK JETERAs long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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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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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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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 have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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 attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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