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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.

An actor really is a kind of intermediary between an audience and the piece, whether it's a play or movie.

Quotes by Christopher Walken

As an actor you become that lighting rod between the person who made the play and the audience.

Quotes by Christopher Walken

I did play Ramses II once, who lived to be 91 and had 120 children, but he died 4,000 years ago.

Quotes by Christopher Lee

On 'Frasier,' a network executive once suggested that one week we have John Lithgow play Frasier and Kelsey Grammar play Lithgow's role on '3rd Rock From the Sun;' I've been deeply afraid of the idea of a crossover ever since.

Quotes by Christopher Lloyd

Our swords shall play the orators for us.

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

I don't get called very often to play innocents.

Quotes by Christopher Meloni

I really wish I could play the piano really well without having to practice.

Quotes by Christopher Miller

I got a tiny part in a play, auditioned for another one and got that as well. Not only that, the first finished on the Saturday and the other started on the Monday which is like an actor's dream!

Quotes by Christopher Eccleston

I'm ashamed to say the first play I saw at the Royal Court was mine.

Quotes by Christopher Hampton

If you can't play it on an acoustic guitar or a grand piano then it's not a song.

Quotes by Christopher Cross

I was in a play with Julia Roberts and Paul Newman and Tony Randall.

Quotes by Christine Lavin

I still like to play the blues more than anything else.

Quotes by Christine McVie

I'd love to open for Bieber. It would be awesome; that would definitely be the crowd I would want to play to.

Quotes by Christina Grimmie

Boy's natural play is rough and tumble play, it's the universal play of little boys. And it's very different from aggression. And we are a society that's failing to understand the distinction.

Quotes by Christina Hoff Sommers

I wouldn't argue that anyone living can play the trumpet better than Wynton Marsalis.

Quotes by Christian Scott

I was the first person in my family to play baseball.

Quotes by Christian Yelich

In emerging democracies like Russia, in authoritarian states like Iran or even Yugoslavia, journalists play a vital role in civil society. In fact, they form the very basis of those new democracies and civil societies.

Quotes by Christiane Amanpour

Sometimes a 1-yard gain on third-and-1 is a big play. People take that for granted.

Quotes by Christian McCaffrey

I play for my teammates.

Quotes by Christian McCaffrey

I'd be happy to play for anybody.

Quotes by Christian McCaffrey

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.