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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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 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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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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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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 like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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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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