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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.

Erica Kane was a spectacular role for any actress to play, and I felt so lucky to be the one who got to do it.

Quotes by Susan Lucci

And when I play they know I exist, and it leaves a space when I go.

Quotes by Sunny Murray

When I'm older, I'd like to play one of Tennessee Williams's women and an older Adelaide in 'Guys and Dolls.'

Quotes by Suranne Jones

Comparisons are really no good in sport, especially if it is a comparison between different eras and generations, for there are so many variables that come into play, starting from the quality of the opposition to playing conditions.

Quotes by Sunil Gavaskar

We ship a new version of Google Play Services every six weeks. Typically, 90 percent of users are on the new version of that.

Quotes by Sundar Pichai

We have seen a lot of interest from Chinese developers on Google Play because the extent to which Android is used. If we can figure out a model by which we can serve those users, it would be a privilege...

Quotes by Sundar Pichai

I got the nickname Spitfire for a reason - I burned inside to play volleyball.

Quotes by Summer Altice

The most successful people do play extensions of themselves in the ring.

Quotes by Summer Rae

Every year I try to keep in excellent shape and improve some part of my game. I play in the offseason overseas to keep my game tuned up and hopefully improve a little in some area.

Quotes by Sue Wicks

I was surprised I won the award because I've always been a very aggressive player and I earn my share of fouls on the court. I play rough, and because I'm an older player, of course I use tricks on...

Quotes by Sue Wicks

The criteria for writing mythological books are different. Because the results are known, the end is known. Somebody has created that limit and you have to play within that limit.

Quotes by Sudha Murty

I'd grown up with Wimbledon, and so to play on Centre Court really was a dream come true.

Quotes by Sue Barker

For a lot of players, it's not that they don't want to play anymore or that they get tired of it or bored of it. It's that their bodies give out.

Quotes by Sue Bird

Obviously, it’s good to play for India; it’s been a dream.

Quotes by Stuart Binny

You don't want to play a character you can't inhabit or commit to fully.

Quotes by Stockard Channing

So I suppose that means we can actually play the instruments.

Quotes by Stewart Copeland

I wanted to play saxophone, but all I could get were a few squeaks.

Quotes by Stevie Ray Vaughan

Lots of times I'll play lead and rhythm together.

Quotes by Stevie Ray Vaughan

The way I play, I go through a set in a year. So I put '58 Gibson Jumbo Bass frets on all my necks.

Quotes by Stevie Ray Vaughan

It's become uncool to play other people's songs, and that's absurd. It has got to change. It's the reason why everything's so mediocre.

Quotes by Steven Van Zandt

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.