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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 have no desire to play music unless I need music.

Quotes by Carrie Brownstein

I wrote so much about fandom and participation for NPR that I eventually realized my most fertile way of participating in music is to actually play it, at least in a way that made the most sense to me.

Quotes by Carrie Brownstein

Kellie Overbey gave me this play called 'Girl Talk.' I read it and totally fell in love with the characters. I told her she had to let me direct it and put Marcia DeBonis in it.

Quotes by Carrie Preston

I really like to play these complicated characters, and I really like to transform.

Quotes by Carrie Preston

I do play a lot of Southerners because I grew up in the South, but they're still diverse.

Quotes by Carrie Preston

It's tough to play well - or not that well - when you're injured.

Quotes by Caroline Wozniacki

I did play the guitar and sing; I was in a band called The Estrogens: three females and one very brave guy.

Quotes by Carolyn Porco

We play our Irish songs a bit more loosely.

Quotes by Caroline Corr

We do it because we love to play music and that's what we're all about.

Quotes by Caroline Corr

Sharon went on to play classical but we actually went into totally different instruments which was lucky for the band because otherwise we'd all be playing the same thing!!

Quotes by Caroline Corr

I used to play the piano in the band, and so there's some horrendous scenes of me playing the keyboards.

Quotes by Caroline Corr

Before I play a show, I put on lavender oil - it's sort of a ritual.

Quotes by Caroline Polachek

After 30 years of television, I want to play more than I used to.

Quotes by Carol Vorderman

When you're doing a legitimate play, if you have a company of 12, it's considered a big cast.

Quotes by Carol Kane

The '70s were a time of turmoil and turnover. But I grew up here. I always wanted to play here.

Quotes by Carlton Fisk

I'm still enjoying discovering more designers and getting to play dress-up in a bigger way than I ever have before.

Quotes by Carly Rae Jepsen

It's always fun to play the bad guy, that's for sure.

Quotes by Carmella

Cars have a large engine in the front and you have a gearbox, which is cumbersome. Electric cars don't have this problem. The motor is much smaller, the battery is below you. This will allow you to play with different...

Quotes by Carlos Ghosn

I believe that my part to play in this world is stand-up.

Quotes by Carlos Mencia

I have respect for all the clubs I used to play for.

Quotes by Carlos Tevez

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.