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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 actually have a stash of wigs for Halloween. But only for that. Not to play dress-up.

Quotes by Alexa Vega

What makes Johnny Depp so brilliant is you truly have no idea what kind of character he's going to play next.

Quotes by Alexa Vega

When you're a kid, and you're a superhero lover, the holy trinity is Batman, Superman and Spider-Man, so to be able to take any of those and play with it is a huge joy.

Quotes by Alex Kurtzman

Pete Townshend is one of my greatest influences. More than any other guitarist, he taught me how to play rhythm guitar and demonstrated its importance, particularly in a three-piece band.

Quotes by Alex Lifeson

I love bad boys. They're the most fun to play.

Quotes by Alex Meraz

When I play on grass, my body doesn't ache. It can get sore, but it doesn't pulse, and my legs don't ache. When I play on turf, my legs can pulse and ache for up to 24 hours, and it...

Quotes by Alex Morgan

It takes time to settle in and learn a new formation and style of play.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

It's important for any player to be versatile enough to be able to play in different positions.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

When I've watched teams that play with five at the back and wing-backs, I've looked at their starting positions and positions out of possession because that comes a little bit more unnaturally to me.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

You want to play in finals, and they don't come much bigger than the Champions League final.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

When I play in central midfield, that's my favourite position.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

When I play out wide and maybe score a goal, that's my favourite position.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

I have been playing for England since I was 18, and while I wouldn't say I took it all for granted, it just seemed to be a part of my season - to play for Arsenal and to play for...

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

I play where I'm told to play.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

The more positions I can play, it gives the manager a nice headache, and it can be helpful for him.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Growing up, I played more centrally, which is why, whenever I do get asked to play there, I'm more than happy to do that.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

I'm Italian. I wouldn't know how to play a Jew.

Quotes by Alex Rocco

All I want to do is play baseball.

Quotes by Alex Rodriguez

I know what I do, I know I can play football, and I know I can talk about it.

Quotes by Alex Scott

Women are the same. We watch football; we play football. Why wouldn't we be out there giving our opinions on the sport ,too?

Quotes by Alex Scott

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.