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.
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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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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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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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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 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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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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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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Athletics 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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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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Everyone fears rejection.
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