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I never think about my own stats, as long as I'm contributing to the team.

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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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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It doesn't take talent to work hard.
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That's how you win - pitching and defense.
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You have to be confident, if you're not confident you might as well go home.
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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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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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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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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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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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Nine games? It's too long.
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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.
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I've hung out and dated people I've never even met before.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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I'm not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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It took him 75 steps to get from third to home. I thought we were going to have to go out there and help him. A lot of players start thinking double then maybe wind up with a triple because the outfielder slips.
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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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If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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