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.
DEREK JETERYour image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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’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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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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 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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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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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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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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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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