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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 a huge nerd, I admit to that. I love to play video games, I love to read, and of course, I've gotta still get my studies in and all. I love to learn. But I also love to do...

Quotes by Atticus Shaffer

A lot of the characters I play are very naive, and I don't think I'm like that. And I'm not stupid!

Quotes by Ashton Kutcher

I was skinny and black and didn't play sports. And I was bullied.

Quotes by Ashton Sanders

I've been fortunate that the roles I've auditioned for, I auditioned because I felt I was the right actor to play that part.

Quotes by Asia Kate Dillon

My ideal role would be anything that allows me to play anyone the public is familiar with and to be able to show them that, but in a new light.

Quotes by Ashley Rickards

When I was little, I saw the play 'Les Miserables' on Broadway, I thought it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

I want to play every game.

Quotes by Ashley Young

Things can be dissected too much. It's football. Go and play.

Quotes by Ashley Young

If I'm asked to play a certain position, I'll do it 100 per cent.

Quotes by Ashley Young

To play at Wembley for my country is just incredible.

Quotes by Ashley Young

Of course I have aspirations and ambitions to play for my country.

Quotes by Ashley Young

When you play for Manchester United, the pressure's on every week.

Quotes by Ashley Young

I want to be creative, to get on the ball, to play.

Quotes by Ashley Young

I just want to do well in every game that I'm picked to play.

Quotes by Ashley Young

Different managers play different systems, and you've got to be able to play in different positions.

Quotes by Ashley Young

Everyone has got to be prepared and ready to play when the manager calls on you.

Quotes by Ashley Young

I think we assume a lot about both genders. But in particular I think we assume that only boys play games and that boys are only interested in playing games that reflect their narratives and their interests.

Quotes by Ashly Burch

How many times do you get to play in Portland in front of how many thousands of people? That's the kind of environment we want to be in.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

We don't ever show up trying to plan who we play.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

I expressed myself through hyperactivity and disruption. I wanted to play rather than study.

Quotes by Ashraf Barhom

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.