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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.

Derek Jeter

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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
Baseball Player
Chief Executive Officer
Entrepreneur
Professional Baseball Player
Derek Sanderson Jeter
Captain Clutch
Mr. November
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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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