Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs. Derek Jeter More Quotes by Derek Jeter More Quotes From Derek Jeter I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea. Derek Jeter peopleideasthinking I think when things linger, that's when they become a distraction. I don't want any distractions. Derek Jeter distractionwantthinking 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. Derek Jeter yankeesinspiringpeople I'm a New Yorker now, and believe me, there's no comparison between the Big Apple and Kalamazoo, no similarity at all. New York City's hectic, always in fast-forward, and Kalamazoo's more laid-back, smaller, slower. Derek Jeter citiesnew-yorkbelieve 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. Derek Jeter winningsuccesskids 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. Derek Jeter winningsuccesskids 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. Derek Jeter opportunityrunningpeople The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it's a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape. Derek Jeter easierdifferencesshapes When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me! Derek Jeter parentrememberteacher The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair. Derek Jeter mustacheyankeeshair I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn't have to look far for role models. Derek Jeter role-modelswinningsuccess So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it's easy to say, 'Ah, I'll workout tomorrow.' But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule. Derek Jeter workoutwinningsuccess God, I hope I wear this jersey forever. Derek Jeter winningsuccessinspiring It doesn't take talent to work hard. Derek Jeter hardtalenthard-work 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. Derek Jeter successfunjobs It doesn't seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener Derek Jeter seasonshomeway If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself. Derek Jeter carebaseballplay 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. Derek Jeter enjoyshyifs 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. Derek Jeter winningsuccessthinking The great thing about being a Yankee is that youre always a Yankee. Derek Jeter great-thingsyankees
