Quotes from Derek Jeter

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

My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can't take that away from me.

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.

My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true.

My hero's, my dreams, and my future lie in Yankee Stadium and they can't take that from me.

We just want to win. That's the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don't really reflect on what we've done in the past. We focus on the present.

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.

Every body has a tickle spot, somtimes you just have to find it.

If you don't believe in yourself, why should anyone else believe in you? We can be our own best friends or our own worst enemies. I have always vowed to be my own best friend by exhibiting a positive attitude.

Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I'm not going to lie to you. There's a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.

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

Marty Kaufman,

Derek Jeter

Every time he lost to his dad, it just made him want to work harder, so he could beat him the next time, or the time after that—or at least someday.

Why did his team have to be the Red Sox? As a passionate Yankees fan, he always rooted against the real Red Sox. And he'd never been on a team called the Yankees

Why did his team have to be the Red Sox? As a passionate Yankees fan, he always rooted against the real Red Sox. And he'd never been on a team called the Yankees yet.

Gary never got tired of rubbing it in. Derek had beaten him on a test only once,

Fields after school that Wednesday, Derek saw that the Reds were already out there, taking fielding practice. They sure got here early, he thought. "I'll go park," said Mrs. Jeter as she pulled up to the curb. "See you out there, boys. Go get 'em.

Who, me?" Gary said, grinning.

At any rate, it was pretty inspiring. If Sharlee could shake off any doubts about herself and her abilities, he figured he ought to be able to do the same.

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.

There's feelings there, but I think I've just been pretty good at trying to hide my emotions throughout the years. I try to have the same demeanor each and every day.

Through time you learn from your experiences. I think I've learned to deal with people a little bit better over time. That in particular has developed a little bit.

That's how you win - pitching and defense.