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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 physical guy. I play basketball, and I rock climb.

Quotes by Ansel Elgort

In 'Divergent,' the story is about Beatrice Prior, and I play her brother.

Quotes by Ansel Elgort

For me, acting is play. It's just play and it's playing make believe really, really well.

Quotes by Anson Mount

Anyone who is drawn in broad strokes either negatively or positively is generally not very interesting to play.

Quotes by Annette Bening

I would have liked Sir Laurence Olivier to ask me to go to the Old Vic and let me play all the roles Judi Dench got.

Quotes by Anne Reid

I do let the kids play on devices when we eat out - it's better than being thrown out of a restaurant.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

I still can't believe I'm the girl who got to play Fantine.

Quotes by Anne Hathaway

I guess I concentrated exclusively on basketball because of my height. If I was shorter, I don't think I would play.

Quotes by Anne Donovan

I try to play 'Maneater' by Daryl Hall and John Oates at least once when I drive somewhere. It gets me so 'hype,' as the kids would say.

Quotes by Annalise Basso

It's true I always try to be as seductive as possible but I wouldn't be here if I couldn't play tennis.

Quotes by Anna Kournikova

I just play for fun.

Quotes by Anna Kournikova

It would be a lot of fun to play some comedy.

Quotes by Anna Gunn

It's nice to play a three-dimensional person every once in a while for a change of pace.

Quotes by Ann-Margret

Liberals decided it's much better not to play outraged with me anymore. I sell lots of books that way.

Quotes by Ann Coulter

My cousins and I used to play Beatle wives. We all wanted to be married to Paul, but John was O.K. too. None of us wanted Ringo. Or even worse, George.

Quotes by Ann Hood

I would advise kids not to play any sports, such as tackle football, where they are exposed to repeated blows to the head.

Quotes by Ann McKee

My ambition was just to be able to play guitar.

Quotes by Angus Young

The stereotypes really play into what kinds of companies women can get funded for.

Quotes by Anita Borg

I look at myself, and how much I've gotten just because I play a sport well.

Quotes by Angela Ruggiero

I always play women I would date.

Quotes by Angelina Jolie

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.