I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
DEREK JETERI think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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