I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
DEREK JETERI play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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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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 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 gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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