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 JETERIt’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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 only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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 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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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