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" 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. "

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" I always used to get in trouble for talking too much. When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me! "

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" I've been asked to sign a forehead. "

" I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea. "

" I've always had an interest in business, and my interest in business has really expanded over the years. "

" 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. "

" I've found that it's easier to stay in shape than it is to get into shape. "

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

" 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. "

" I can see how people work out to feel better. "

" I've never been an actor on Broadway, but it feels like you're on a stage when you play at Yankee Stadium. And that's the feeling I've always had. "

" You have to assume that everything you do is public knowledge. Everything. Because now everyone is a reporter. Everyone is a photographer. "

" Not everybody's a baseball fan. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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 Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair. "

" I always appreciated the ex-players. Being a Yankee, you get spoiled. Old-Timers Day, all these guys coming back, spring training, being around them, you get a chance to get to know them. So I always think you learn a lot by listening. "

" 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. "

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" God, I hope I wear this jersey forever. "

" I try to stay as private as possible; I know that's difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Don't get me wrong; it's not like I didn't go out and have fun. But there's been a lot of players that come to New York and get caught up in the lifestyle, and before you know it, they're sent away to another team because it affected their performance. "

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" I think when things linger, that's when they become a distraction. I don't want any distractions. "

" I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong. "

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" I hate the treadmill. I hate it. You really don't have to be on it that long, something like 20 or 30 minutes. It's all about getting your heart rate up. "

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" I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots. "