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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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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
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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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That's how you win - pitching and defense.
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It'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.
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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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For me, when I was a kid, volunteering was the last thing I was thinking about. When I see kids doing it now, it amazes me. It's very impressive, it gives them something productive to do as opposed to getting in trouble. For them to take time out at such a young age is remarkable. I think all kids should take a little time out to volunteer.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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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 there's something wrong with me - I like to win in everything I do, regardless of what it is. You want to race down the street, I want to beat you. If we're playing checkers, I want to win. You beat me, it's going to bother me. I just enjoy competition.
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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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So is work ethic. You do things over and over again, and when you get in a situation you like to think it comes natural. I think there has to be a mind-set that you’re not afraid to fail. I’m not afraid to fail. I’ve done it quite a bit. The calmer you are, the more the game slows down for you, and I think part of that is controlling your emotions.
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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. It's funny, because I was never big into autographs as a kid. The only player who I ever wanted an autograph from was Dave Winfield.
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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 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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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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The draft is a crapshoot, so I've been very fortunate to be drafted by the Yankees, and to have spent my whole career here.
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The guy's (Shane Spencer) ridiculous. No one hits home runs like that. I'm telling you, man, it's ridiculous.
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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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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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