I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
DEREK JETERI 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.
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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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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’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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