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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 just want to play as hard as I can.

Quotes by Andre Drummond

I do all the dirty work: play defense, grab rebounds, block shots and finish strong around the rim.

Quotes by Andre Drummond

I did not play with dolls. I played with a little hammer, paint and wood.

Quotes by Anastasia Soare

I was happy to play for Athletic Bilbao, another club that is dear to me, and for Manchester United, the biggest club in the United Kingdom, where I felt loved.

Quotes by Ander Herrera

I'm delighted to play with Neymar.

Quotes by Ander Herrera

After one season, I know how well I have to play to keep playing for Manchester United.

Quotes by Ander Herrera

I love football and I believe in fair play, both on and off the pitch.

Quotes by Ander Herrera

I didn't get to play many video games when I was growing up.

Quotes by Ana de Armas

I'm not a standup, but I play one on TV.

Quotes by Ana Gasteyer

I try not to think about the person, just their tactics, their weaknesses and strengths. I play against the ball.

Quotes by Ana Ivanovic

Play so that you may be serious.

Quotes by Anacharsis

It's fun to play happy people.

Quotes by Amy Ryan

I love cop shows and crime books and thrillers, and before I die I'm gonna play a cop.

Quotes by Amy Sedaris

I've forgotten a lot of things. I've forgotten how to play the piano and how to speak Arabic, though I studied it for two years.

Quotes by Amy Sherald

If you play an instrument, it makes you a better singer. The more you play, the better you sing, the more you sing, the better you play.

Quotes by Amy Winehouse

I can play a lot of different instruments adequately but nothing really well.

Quotes by Amy Winehouse

When 'I' released, I gave a couple of interviews in which I expressed my interest to play an action heroine.

Quotes by Amy Jackson

When I was a kid, school recess and physical education class were times for kids to run around and play games.

Quotes by Amy Klobuchar

Concentrate, play your game, and don't be afraid to win.

Quotes by Amy Alcott

My parents didn't play golf.

Quotes by Amy Alcott

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.