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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 Ramones are not an oldies group; they are not a glitter group. They don't play boogie music, and they don't play the blues.

Quotes by Tommy Ramone

I'm not the kind of guy who deserves to play a vintage guitar because I'm too rough on instruments.

Quotes by Tommy Shaw

As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member.

Quotes by Tommy Shaw

I don't play just villains. I like to have parts that are not simply villains.

Quotes by Tommy Lee Jones

I can put on my resume: 'Can play dead.'

Quotes by Tom Verica

I'm so grateful to grab hold of something that wants to be a play. It doesn't happen very often. I don't have unwritten plays waiting for their turn.

Quotes by Tom Stoppard

I write for film or, in this case, television when I haven't got a play cooking.

Quotes by Tom Stoppard

In England, theater auditions are gentler experiences. You sit down with the director and talk about the play.

Quotes by Tom Sturridge

I'm not one of those artists who doesn't want to play their most popular songs.

Quotes by Tom Scholz

It's a disappointment to lose key players. On the other hand it creates an opportunity to play other players.

Quotes by Tom Moody

I play with a lot of guys who say they're a five handicap, and they shoot 110. And then you play with guys who say they are a 20 and they shoot 75.

Quotes by Tom Lehman

I have about 25,000 songs on my computer and play them mostly on shuffle, which means that the songs I've played the most are the songs that have been on my computer the longest.

Quotes by Tom Junod

I don't play guitar. I sing. I'm the lead singer, of Cousin Billy. I also play harmonica, after a fashion.

Quotes by Tom Junod

I'm starting to play all the melodies with kind of keyboard sound but playing it from the bass guitar.

Quotes by Tom Jenkinson

I'd love to see T'he Avengers' with Robert Downey, Jr. playing Loki and Clark Gregg playing 'Thor' and I play Captain America.

Quotes by Tom Hiddleston

Yes I still enjoy playing him. He's the best person to play isn't he?

Quotes by Tom Felton

You don't play 162 games without facing some adversity during the course of the year.

Quotes by Tom Glavine

I play the lead in 'Dunkirk', a part I was absolutely gagging for!

Quotes by Tom Glynn-Carney

When I write in the studio, I tend to gravitate toward the ability to play really loud, aggressive, post-punk stuff, with big, heavy guitars and a big rock drum sound.

Quotes by Tom DeLonge

It's always fun to play bad characters.

Quotes by Tom Ellis

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.