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Play Quotes

Playing a part, a game, or a song - in their own words.

This set covers 'play' in its many senses: an athlete separating their job from a coach's, an actor naming a dream role, and a musician recalling an anxiety dream about forgetting lyrics onstage. Fans of team dynamics and competition can also check out Game quotes.

That's always been on my mind - to play games.

Quotes by Victor Moses

I don't regret turning out in the colours of Super Eagles. I love Nigeria, and I was prepared to come and play for the nation.

Quotes by Victor Moses

I played for England Under-16s, 17s, 18s, 19s, 20s and then 21s... then... I just decided to make the decision to play for Nigeria.

Quotes by Victor Moses

I feel very much satisfied to play in Baltimore.

Quotes by Vic Willis

I don't like to play live. And if I don't like to do it, why should I?

Quotes by Varg Vikernes

I liked to play dress-up.

Quotes by Vanessa Paradis

To play anybody real and famous is very scary.

Quotes by Vanessa Kirby

I like to play with tropes.

Quotes by V. E. Schwab

I have grown up watching films like 'Dil To Pagal Hai,' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,' where all the leading characters had a substantial part to play.

Quotes by Urvashi Rautela

I don't want to play a prop in a film.

Quotes by Urvashi Rautela

Sleeping is forbidden at the age of 22. It's all work and no play.

Quotes by Usher

I play PC and Xbox games at home, and I just got a PSP as a birthday present.

Quotes by Uwe Boll

You need confidence to play under pressure.

Quotes by Unai Emery

There's a decision each match. I decide how we are going to play, and it depends on the opposition 30 per cent, their structure, and 70 per cent is for us.

Quotes by Unai Emery

Well, I wanted to play football and I chased football for a little while.

Quotes by Tyrus

When I make a bad play, it frustrates the heck out of me, even in practice.

Quotes by Tyson Chandler

LSU is the only fan base that truly knows Tyrann. I couldn't play for another school. I just couldn't do it. I wouldn't have given my all playing for another school. I was only going to give my all for...

Quotes by Tyrann Mathieu

I was in an academy from the age of eight. I couldn’t play for my grassroots team then.

Quotes by Tyrone Mings

I have come to terms with the fact that it's called pop music - that's what I play, and that is what I write. I think it is a pretty broad category.

Quotes by Tyler Hilton

I say that I get paid to travel, and I play the shows for free.

Quotes by Tyler Farr

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about playing sports?
One quote captures a simple, no-nonsense attitude toward the game: "Coaches coach, and players play." It's about trusting your role and doing your job on the field. For more sports-minded lines, see our Football page.
Is there a quote about acting ambitions?
Yes - one quote describes a common goal for performers: "I think that's every actor's dream, actually: to play lead parts."
Does the collection include any funny performance-anxiety quotes?
There's a memorable one about stage-fright dreams: "I had a dream I was onstage naked and I forgot how to play the songs" - a relatable nightmare for any performer. Browse more in our Game section.
What does the collection say about choosing roles?
One quote is refreshingly honest: "I do like to play the darker characters; I don't really know why." For more short, straightforward lines, see our Just page.
Are any of these quotes about sticking to your role?
Yes - the idea of staying in your lane comes through clearly: "Coaches coach, and players play." It's a good reminder to focus on what you do best. Explore more in our Always collection.

Several entries lean toward performance and character work rather than sport, showing how differently the word applies across professions. Related browsing includes Football quotes for the sports side and Just quotes for shorter, plainspoken lines.