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 JETERI think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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’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 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 sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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