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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can't take that away from me.
Derek Jeter
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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
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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.
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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'm not perfect no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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It doesn't take talent to work hard.
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