I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea. Derek Jeter ideapeople Change image and share on social
I wish I trusted people more. But when I meet someone, the first thing is, 'What does this person want?' And I put up a defense mechanism. But I've always been that way. Derek Jeter defensehavemechanism Change image and share on social
You tell me you want to race down the street, I'm going to try to beat you. My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I'm going to try to beat her. And I'll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes. Derek Jeter askbeatcompetitive share on social
You're a person a lot longer before and after you're a professional athlete. People always say to me, 'Your image is this, your image is that.' Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person. That's what I worry about. Derek Jeter athletecharacterimage share on social
The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is, Michigan's really cold. Derek Jeter baseballcoldmichigan Change image and share on social
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. Derek Jeter excusehardpeople Change image and share on social
I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams - I'm not knocking other teams - but there's only one shortstop on the Yankees. Derek Jeter greatjobknock Change image and share on social
When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that's a really good feeling. Derek Jeter achievefeltgoal Change image and share on social
I've always been uncomfortable, so to speak, when the focus is on me. Derek Jeter focushavespeak Change image and share on social
