I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
DEREK JETERThere 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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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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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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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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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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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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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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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’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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