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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.

You could be a kid for as long as you want when you play baseball.

Quotes by Cal Ripken, Jr.

I started playing guitar when I was in my late teens, and within two years I was starting to play shows.

Quotes by Buzz Osborne

My dad used to play reggae and Afrobeats. Every Sunday, we used to have these records, vinyls. And he would just play all of them - Super Cat, Ninja Man, Buju Banton.

Quotes by Burna Boy

Once we started headlining at the Fillmore East, we were free to play all night, at least for the second set. 'Whipping Post' could get lengthy.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

If there's anybody who knew how to play in a studio, it was Duane Allman.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

When I heard Charlie Parker, I knew that that was going to be the new wave, the new way to play jazz. From that point on, I was sold with... the idea of bebop.

Quotes by Buddy DeFranco

If anyone asks you what kind of music you play, tell him 'pop.' Don't tell him 'rock'n'roll' or they won't even let you in the hotel.

Quotes by Buddy Holly

I play a percussion instrument, not a musical saw; it needs no amplification. Where it's needed, they put a microphone in front of the bass drum. But, I don't think it's necessary to play that way every night.

Quotes by Buddy Rich

If you learn classical guitar, you play Bach, and then John Dowland. He's the greatest. He's interesting for many, many reasons.

Quotes by Bryce Dessner

I can't just play in a rock band. The National is a great, exciting band to play in. We improvise a lot onstage, and it's very intense, but after a while, I crave other kinds of experiences.

Quotes by Bryce Dessner

I play golf because it's fun.

Quotes by Bubba Watson

I don't play golf for fame.

Quotes by Bubba Watson

I just wanna be me and play golf. I'm just Bubba.

Quotes by Bubba Watson

What I say goes. I'm hitting shots that I want to hit. I'm doing the things that I want to do. I play it my way.

Quotes by Bubba Watson

I was not bitter by not being allowed to play in the major leagues. I just said, 'The time has not come.'

Quotes by Buck Leonard

Play reaches the habits most needed for intellectual growth.

Quotes by Bruno Bettelheim

Each role demands the right actor. To play an artist, one must be an artist.

Quotes by Bruno Dumont

When I played, I never needed the spotlight, nor did I want it. I simply wanted to play baseball and be respected by my teammates and the opposing players.

Quotes by Bruce Sutter

No, I do it all, but I do love to play solo.

Quotes by Bruce Hornsby

I'm a kid for a living: I get to play the piano for a living.

Quotes by Bruce Hornsby

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.