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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.

The nature of the beast is that film is a director's medium. It's not a Tracy Letts play, it's a John Wells film. 'August: Osage County,' as a play, is done. Written. On the shelf. It'll be performed in its...

Quotes by Tracy Letts

I'm not getting into rooms for cis roles. I started my career auditioning for those roles, and then I went to play trans roles. And now, I feel boxed in.

Quotes by Trace Lysette

Well-functioning financial systems are important in achieving sustained economic growth. They play a crucial role in channeling household savings into the corporate sector and allocating investment funds among firms.

Quotes by Toshihiko Fukui

The stars played out the way they were supposed to play out, and I'm in the position I'm supposed to be in.

Quotes by Tory Lanez

One day, I would love to learn how to play piano and guitar.

Quotes by Tori Bowie

I get the opportunity to play all different ethnicities and not get stereotyped or locked into one. It's been a tremendous advantage, I think.

Quotes by Tony Shalhoub

It was crazy knowing I'm going to the Bulls. I watched Jordan play my whole life.

Quotes by Tony Snell

I almost did 'Doctor Strange.' I went in to do a session to play Dormammu.

Quotes by Tony Todd

I grew up on video games. When I was in college, even during snowstorms, I would go the half-mile to the drugstore to play 'Millipede.'

Quotes by Tony Todd

I collect Gottlieb games, and I play classic pinball.

Quotes by Tony Todd

Inherit the Wind is a wonderful play, and I was in the original with Paul Muni.

Quotes by Tony Randall

Well, I'm a tape-recording nut. I like to play my tapes.

Quotes by Tony Randall

As a rookie, I need to play a lot. I need to know what courses I like and adjust to the atmosphere and the lifestyle of playing at the highest level.

Quotes by Tony Finau

Developing films with directors, developing films with actors, is a poor percentage play for a screenwriter.

Quotes by Tony Gilroy

I've been able to play for some of the best fans in the NFL.

Quotes by Tony Gonzalez

It is for the latter that I always wanted to be an actor: to play characters who are always on the move.

Quotes by Tony Curtis

Not many of the girls go and play in Europe. I'm proud of the fact that I have.

Quotes by Toni Duggan

The Spanish league has better individual players than the German league. However, in Germany, there are more teams that are uncomfortable to play against because they are more aggressive than teams in Spain.

Quotes by Toni Kroos

We used to sit around and listen to the radio and not hear anything like the stuff we like, so we decided to play it ourselves.

Quotes by Tommy Ramone

We play short songs and short sets for people who don't have a lot of spare time.

Quotes by Tommy Ramone

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.