Quotes from Derek Jeter

No former player has owned a team in baseball.

I voted for Obama.

My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just like your dad.

If I put my name on something, I'm going to be involved. I'm not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.

Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person.

Walking around sometimes, I would love to just be able to watch people, see how they act. Sometimes I would love to be invisible.

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.

My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.

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.

You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.

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.

The guy's (Shane Spencer) ridiculous. No one hits home runs like that. I'm telling you, man, it's ridiculous.

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.

God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.

Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.

The great thing about being a Yankee is that youre always a Yankee.

You have to be confident, if you're not confident you might as well go home.

I go into every game thinking I'm going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn't enjoy it.

I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I'm nervous for them.

Any player that says they don't want to go to an All-Star Game is lying to you. It's something everyone wants to be a part of.

You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.

I always take criticism as a challenge. It's the way I've always looked at it.

You can't be sensitive, because you're going to get criticized. I don't care who you are, you're going to get criticized.

The number one priority is playing baseball. There are so many people in New York trying to get you to do this and get you to do that, which is fine, but you have to take care of yourself.