It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
DEREK JETERWhat 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.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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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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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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If 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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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