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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.

So in case there was any doubt, I am here to report that having a play on Broadway does not suck.

Quotes by Theresa Rebeck

I'm among the first girls ever to play Little League baseball, and to my knowledge, the very first in western Illinois. It was 1976, and I was a nine-year-old tomboy whose older brothers had played.

Quotes by Therese Fowler

When I was younger, I bought 'FIFA' every year, and I still play now, so to be on the cover would be amazing.

Quotes by Thibaut Courtois

I have to shoot and work out and play and discover all the time.

Quotes by Theodore Melfi

Work while you work, play while you play - this is a basic rule of repressive self-discipline.

Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

Everybody in all countries tries to play jazz.

Quotes by Thelonious Monk

I can shoot pool, and I can play ping-pong. I'm pretty good at those games.

Quotes by Thelonious Monk

Throughout the evening I would be recording these long saxophone delays and about four hours into the concert, if I wanted to take a break I would just play back the saxophone.

Quotes by Terry Riley

I don't have to play football.

Quotes by Terrell Owens

There aren't a lot of movie star males around my age that I can play opposite.

Quotes by Teresa Palmer

I got used to the physical play in Scotland and it taught me about some stuff for sure.

Quotes by Teemu Pukki

Scottish football doesn't suit me perfectly, how I want to play football.

Quotes by Teemu Pukki

I play guitar, piano, bass and percussion.

Quotes by Teena Marie

You have to hit the fastball to play in the big leagues.

Quotes by Ted Williams

I play for my passion. I could care less about first-round money to seventh-round money.

Quotes by Teddy Bridgewater

I know that I have the ability to keep a play alive.

Quotes by Teddy Bridgewater

I'm just confident in myself and my capability to be able to play this position.

Quotes by Teddy Bridgewater

To play this position you have to have durability.

Quotes by Teddy Bridgewater

Been dealing with pressure since I've been playing sports, so that's why I play the position. It's a pressure-packed position and I love it.

Quotes by Teddy Bridgewater

Even championship-winning teams don't play well all the time.

Quotes by Teddy Sheringham

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.