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.
DEREK JETERAthletics 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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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’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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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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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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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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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