I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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