As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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.
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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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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 want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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We 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.
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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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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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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.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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