You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
DEREK JETERIf you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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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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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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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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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 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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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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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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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