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.
DEREK JETERWe just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
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