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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 when the writers take risk regardless of the reaction that it might get, and that's fun for an actor. You're able to not just play one thing all the time.

Quotes by Sara Ramirez

We never really wanted to play in California.

Quotes by Santiago Durango

We don't care about our audiences that much. We just go out and play.

Quotes by Santiago Durango

I wanted to go down as one of the best running backs to ever play at Penn State.

Quotes by Saquon Barkley

I play video games; I watch Netflix.

Quotes by Saquon Barkley

I'm a New York Giant, playing football. I've been wanting to do this since I was a little kid, to play in the NFL.

Quotes by Saquon Barkley

I have done all kinds of roles, but Tony Montana's role in 'Scarface' is something I would love to play.

Quotes by Sanjay Dutt

There is a bit of myself in all the characters I play.

Quotes by Sanjeeda Sheikh

And it was where I learned how to play tennis and eventually became captain of the tennis team at the school and was on the Junior Davis Cup in New York City.

Quotes by Sanford I. Weill

In 'Dhanam,' I play a call girl, who has revolutionary ideas.

Quotes by Sangeetha Krish

In fact, I just play a glamour doll in 'Vijayendra Varma,' for the first time in my career.

Quotes by Sangeetha Krish

I play the role of my career in 'Dhanam.'

Quotes by Sangeetha Krish

I usually play toffs and soldiers, with a sideline in mass murderers.

Quotes by Samuel West

When you have a play, you have to be on every night.

Quotes by Sanaa Lathan

Whether I play for Ranchi or Delhi, I will give my hundred percent.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

I have worked on my defense skills and played in the midfield as well. Coaches are preparing players to play at any given position.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

A Stander-by is often a better judge of the game than those that play.

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

When I'm happy and smiling, I play my best.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

All my younger years, I was a No. 10. In the national team, I used to play No. 10, and Marseille, I used to play No. 10.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

I will not play for Tottenham.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

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.