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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.

It's fun to play a part in the process of helping to inform readers about their political leaders.

Quotes by Amy Chozick

I do play tennis, but I don't really like competition. I'm supposed to be so intense, but I hate competition.

Quotes by Amy Chua

I was in Hyderabad shooting for a Telugu film with Mahesh Babu when Aamir called, saying he wanted me to play the widow Jwala in 'Mangal Pandey.'

Quotes by Amisha Patel

I did not resign from politics because of Bofors. I resigned because I do not know how to play petty politics. I did not know back then and I don't know now either.

Quotes by Amitabh Bachchan

I'd love to romance Aishwarya Rai. But I'm 58 now. So I have to play her father.

Quotes by Amitabh Bachchan

I sign a film based on the story, the role I play, and the maker.

Quotes by Amitabh Bachchan

I don't like to play characters that are too perfect.

Quotes by Amanda Seyfried

I tend to play a lot of characters that are 10 or 15 years older than me.

Quotes by Amanda Warren

If I were a man, I'd be allowed to play roles that were compelling and drove an audience to an emotional response.

Quotes by Amber Heard

I studied a lot from bossa nova, and I used to listen to it a lot as a kid because my mum would play it. I even wanted to learn Portuguese in high school so I could sing in it.

Quotes by Amber Mark

Juliana Pena says I'm running from her, Valentina Shevchenko also said I'm running from her, and now she's saying Juliana Pena is running from her, too. I don't like to play games.

Quotes by Amanda Nunes

I want to learn how to play an instrument. I want to break a world record. I'm just a very determined, motivated type of person.

Quotes by Alyson Stoner

Be it in Malayalam or Tamil, I got to play characters who had plenty to do in the storyline and not just be a prop.

Quotes by Amala Paul

I've got it all: I'm good-looking, I'm educated, I can sing, and I can play rugby. Ridiculous, isn't it?

Quotes by Alun Wyn Jones

I am paid to play, and the coaches are paid to plan, and that is what they have to do.

Quotes by Alun Wyn Jones

I'm willing to play any position.

Quotes by Alvaro Morata

Whatever position I play, I will do the best I can.

Quotes by Alvaro Morata

I'd like to play in every game, like everybody else.

Quotes by Alvaro Morata

I really enjoy playing a lot of games because I always want to score more and play more.

Quotes by Alvaro Morata

In the Premier League, we have to play a lot, and we always need the support of the fans.

Quotes by Alvaro Morata

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.