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Derek talks about thinking before you act. He was thinking about going to the club but he didn't go. The club that he was trying to go to had a shooting and he was glad that he didn't go.

Derek talks about Don Mattingly. He thinks that Don is a hard worker and he inspires him. Don has taught him a lot in his first couple of years in the league.

Derek talks about his foundation, Turn 2. He gathered 1,000 kids to his baseball clinic. He teaches them to stay away from drugs and alcohol while also teaching them about hitting and fielding.

Derek talks about being a leader. He says that there are different types of leaders. There are leaders who lead by example or leaders who make you feel relax and have fun.

Derek talks about how he got a letter from a special boy that looks up to him. He says that that gives him motivation to play hard every game. He also talks about how the Yankees manager, Joe Torre, is a very understanding man because he has played baseball before and he knows that mistakes happen.

Derek talks about how he started his own foundation. His foundation is called Turn 2. He helps students learn to not do drugs or alcohol.

Derek talks about how he wasn't very good at hitting home runs. His career high was 10 homers. In 1998, he hit 19 home runs, which is the most home runs ever by a shortstop in Yankees history.

Derek talks about how he works on his swing. He hits baseballs off a tee and he also hits soft underhand pitches. This helps his body stay balanced while he swings.

Derek talks about how he always wants to get some work in. He asked his parents to buy him an indoor hitting machine and he used it every day. He didn't like signing autographs to fans who he sees every day.

Derek talks about his relationship with his Boss, George Steinbrenner. He gives him a champagne shower every time they win the World Series. People tell him that he doesn't work hard but that seemed impossible for him.