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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.

Derek Jeter

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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
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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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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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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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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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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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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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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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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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that's to win.
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I've hung out and dated people I've never even met before.
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During the offseason, I go to the movies almost every day. You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.
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Nine games? It's too long.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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