Derek Jeter : (5) " When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me! " - Derek Jeter " 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 " Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete. " - Derek Jeter " If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line. " - Derek Jeter " You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series. " - Derek Jeter