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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More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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 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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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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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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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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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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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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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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Everyone fears rejection.
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