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
I'm not a hermit, but I definitely stay in a lot more than I used to. There's more attention now then there ever was. You walk down the street with someone and it's a story. It becomes national news, you know what I mean? So, I still do things, but I stay home a lot more. Derek Jeter attentionhermithome 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
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 lookluckymodel Change image and share on social
You don't just accidentally show up in the World Series. Derek Jeter accidentallyseriesshow Change image and share on social
No former player has owned a team in baseball. Derek Jeter baseballownplayer Change image and share on social
When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses. Derek Jeter excusemaketeach Change image and share on social
My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true. Derek Jeter dreamofficestadium Change image and share on social
You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing. Derek Jeter wakeweekend Change image and share on social
