I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
DEREK JETERAs long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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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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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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