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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.

It's never easy to play against City.

Quotes by David Luiz

It's always a battle to play against Diego Costa.

Quotes by David Luiz

I had the opportunity to play in many fantastic squads. I won with great teams but also lost with great teams.

Quotes by David Luiz

I'm not a musician, but I play music. So it's a strange thing.

Quotes by David Lynch

I'm the oldest in my family and do play piano.

Quotes by David Lambert

I'd really love to play a real-life country and western singer.

Quotes by David Keith

I am thrilled to be taking part in 'Hogfather.' I am a huge fan of Terry Pratchett's books, and to play the part of Albert is going to be great fun.

Quotes by David Jason

I played hockey in the winter, and then I would play golf in the summer. But I always knew I'd be a golfer.

Quotes by David Hearn

I headline concert halls for 20,000 people, but I still play smaller venues.

Quotes by David Guetta

The reluctant hero is always fun to play.

Quotes by David Giuntoli

On Sundays, I'm up at five and in the office by six. After the show, around midday, I flip the switch, and it's all family. Our kids play sports, so we're running around.

Quotes by David Gregory

It's a very bleak play, but there is some final sense of redemption. 'Coriolanus' shows mercy, a Christian virtue in an otherwise un-Christian world.

Quotes by David Farr

'Hamlet' is a play of many strange parts, with ghosts and players, politicians and clowns.

Quotes by David Farr

I went to Q-school knowing that I could play well and get through.

Quotes by David Duval

I love my band. I love to play. I love to write.

Quotes by David Bryan

My face couldn't play Jewish.

Quotes by David Burtka

I play a lot of games. I love indie games.

Quotes by David Cage

'Born to play? Hmmm. Probably Romeo... or Hamlet, I guess. Also, I'd be a great Alexander the Great.

Quotes by David Carradine

I don't play nostalgia acts. I don't play nostalgia shows.

Quotes by David Cassidy

I wanted to play sports my whole life. That's all I really wanted to do.

Quotes by David Boreanaz

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.