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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 think I love my sport. I enjoy to play tennis. It's my passion.

Quotes by Stan Wawrinka

You can read all the textbooks and listen to all the records, but you have to play with musicians that are better than you.

Quotes by Stan Getz

I play roles now that suit my age.

Quotes by Sridevi

It's fun to play a character that you can identify with.

Quotes by Sriti Jha

I made it pretty clear that if I'm captain, the best team has to play.

Quotes by Sourav Ganguly

Players have two things to do. Play and keep their mouths shut.

Quotes by Sparky Anderson

Have fun and play as many word games as possible.

Quotes by Sophie Winkleman

I don't want to be known for anything other than the fact that I play characters in movies.

Quotes by Sophia Myles

I want to play everything. I really want to do it all.

Quotes by Sophia Bush

But if I didn't have to make money, I would still play my horn.

Quotes by Sonny Rollins

I've played with all of the heavyweights in the modern jazz, progressive jazz movement. I've been fortunate enough to play with them, a who's who. All of those guys, I've been fortunate enough to have performed with.

Quotes by Sonny Rollins

Just like how male actors get to play varied characters, I would also like to play characters that people don't normally see female characters portraying on screen.

Quotes by Song Hye-kyo

And getting older, what's happening is, I play only mothers.

Quotes by Sonia Braga

Without team-mates, it's difficult to play well.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

I'm a really luck guy to play in the Premier League and have so many fans, so many supporters. This is a really lucky guy.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

Unless I play like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, it'll be hard to give myself 100 out of 100.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

I'm a very lucky guy to play for my country, and I'm very happy and lucky to have this country.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

Every player's dream is to play Champions League and the World Cup.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

It is good to play strong teams.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

It's difficult for an Asian to play in the Premier League.

Quotes by Son Heung-min

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.