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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.

Well, my main instrument is violin, but I think of myself as a songwriter who happens to play violin.

Quotes by Andrew Bird

All the folks I play with come from jazz backgrounds or at least appreciate spontaneity within the parameters of a pop song.

Quotes by Andrew Bird

The first notes I still play when I start a sound check are classical. Those are my roots.

Quotes by Andrew Bird

'Maaligai,' where I play a dual role of a cop and a princess, initially was to be made as a Kannada movie. My producers from Mumbai and director Dil Sathya felt that it should be made as a bilingual in...

Quotes by Andrea Jeremiah

I've always been able to play for the love of the sport.

Quotes by Andrea Pirlo

I want to help the MLS grow and play well.

Quotes by Andrea Pirlo

Actors tell stories and we play different characters, and not all of them are healthy.

Quotes by Andrea Roth

Whenever I have a play or opening or anything going on in my career, my parents always come up and see it.

Quotes by Andre Holland

I'm just really excited to play basketball in America and to be free and all that.

Quotes by Andre Iguodala

I came to the Bay Area not just to play basketball but to explore business interests.

Quotes by Andre Iguodala

I play videogames all the time on the plane.

Quotes by Andre Iguodala

I can play until I'm 40. But I won't.

Quotes by Andre Iguodala

I don't ever consciously change gears when I play jazz or classical. It's all music.

Quotes by Andre Previn

I think I showed my qualities and the way I can play.

Quotes by Andre Schurrle

Poldi can do much more than just play on the wing.

Quotes by Andre Schurrle

I like to play soccer and paintball. I love paintball.

Quotes by Anderson Silva

Musically, I try not to box things in. I try to just play around this spectrum of influences: soul, jazz, and hip-hop.

Quotes by Andra Day

I'm going to have to pick my shots and play great tennis.

Quotes by Andre Agassi

Even if I do miss a shot, I'm going to be comfortable to get back up there and shoot the same shot again. Make or miss, I'm not going to be frustrated but move on to the next play.

Quotes by Andre Drummond

When I play, there are things throughout the game that I notice, especially rebounding.

Quotes by Andre Drummond

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.