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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.

The minimum wage can play a vital role in lifting hard-working families above the poverty line.

Quotes by Adam Cohen

I definitely got to a point where I realize how unusual it is to be able to play large, sold-out shows 30 years into a rock and roll career. I don't take it for granted.

Quotes by Adam Clayton

It's good to play 100 per cent live - no tricks, no samples, no messing about.

Quotes by Adam Ant

Obviously, I'd love to play for my country.

Quotes by Ada Hegerberg

It's been fun to just play bass in a band and play live but be in the background.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

'Tender' is my most strongly autobiographical play.

Quotes by Abi Morgan

I literally grew up in drama. I used to watch drama - the catharsis of the play - then see drama at home.

Quotes by Abi Morgan

It is a big deal to play the antagonist in a Rohit Shetty film.

Quotes by Abhimanyu Singh

Through Hamas, Iran has been able to buy itself a seat on the table in talking about the Palestinian issue. And, as a result, through Hamas it does play a role in the issue of the Palestinians, as strange as...

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

I play the keyboard, piano - I like making beats.

Quotes by Abbie Cornish

I just try and earn my right to get on top of the bowlers, and that is how I play every game.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

I have always wanted to play at the top of the order.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

To cross the line for the team, to have an impact on winning the game - that's why I play this game.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

It would not be right for me to pick and choose where, when, and in what format I play for the Proteas.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

If I play all the IPL games the whole season, I do get a bit tired towards the end.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

I would like to, especially in film, play against type and do some heavier stuff. I'm intrigued by projects that deal with problematic people and things.

Quotes by Aaron Tveit

The first thing I wrote was a one-act play that got accepted at a one-act play festival, and I was in it along with Nathan Lane and a couple of other very good actors.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

I started off playing rugby league as well as union. I switched between fly-half and wing, but I preferred to play fly-half. I liked to be at the heart of everything. I liked to be involved.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

All I want to do is play football.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

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.