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.
DEREK JETERMy dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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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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