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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.

I'm loyal to Portland. I want to play my whole career here, but at any moment, they can decide we want somebody else.

Quotes by Damian Lillard

There are a lot of guys who play in pro-style offenses who are not prepared when they come out of college. Either you're coaching the quarterback to be a quarterback, or you're not.

Quotes by Dak Prescott

When I go home, I play with my baby dolls and strollers and diaper bags, and play with my sisters.

Quotes by Dakota Fanning

I didn't have any friends. I was bullied. I didn't play sports.

Quotes by Dacre Montgomery

Unless you are wealthy, you cannot afford to act or direct one play and remain unemployed the rest of the time.

Quotes by Cyrus Broacha

One of my favourite pieces is 'Antony and Cleopatra' - I'd love to be in that. Or an alternative version of 'Romeo & Juliet' where I get to play Mercutio, something like that.

Quotes by Cynthia Erivo

I didn't think I could play in a band. It just wasn't an option - all band members were men, and bandleaders were men.

Quotes by Cynthia Robinson

I love to play basketball, but I haven't played in awhile. But if I could get back on the court and play, I definitely would.

Quotes by Curtis Granderson

I still have the passion to play.

Quotes by Curtis Joseph

I loved fantasy role play.

Quotes by Curt Schilling

I'm not a nerd, I play one on TV.

Quotes by Curtis Armstrong

Bill Romanowski was one of the most feared players to play, not only because of his intensity, but because he played through the whistle and after the whistle.

Quotes by Cris Carter

I did pretty well busking. I would play two to eight hours a day, and I could make two or three hundred an hour.

Quotes by Crystal Bowersox

Villains are far more interesting to play than nice people.

Quotes by Craig Revel Horwood

I play the Wicked Queen in 'Snow White.' I'm not typecast. It's terrible. I should be Prince Charming.

Quotes by Craig Revel Horwood

I'm starring in the 'New Adventures of Voltron'. I play Voltron.

Quotes by Craig Robinson

I, of course, wanted to play real jazz. When we played pop tunes, and naturally we had to, I wanted those pops to kick! Not loud and fast, understand, but smoothly and with a definite punch.

Quotes by Count Basie

If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune.

Quotes by Count Basie

I can play in front of 30,000 people at Fenway and not be nervous at all. But I get really nervous in front of kids.

Quotes by Coy Bowles

We're able to play different genres and be very specific in sounding like we know what we're doing.

Quotes by Coy Bowles

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.