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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.

If I could choose anywhere in Brazil, the club I'd play for is Palmeiras.

Quotes by Rivaldo

Louis Van Gaal is a great coach. He has inspired a lot of players to give their best, shown them how to play.

Quotes by Rivaldo

And so we went away to play, and we'd come back to Liverpool. And while we were doing this - 'cuz we did it for two years. And then we'd go to Germany, and that's where I met the Beatles.

Quotes by Ringo Starr

I used to play Joan Jett all the time. Then, the movie 'The Runaways' came out. It was a wrap from there.

Quotes by Rico Nasty

Somehow credibility comes into play if you do things that are too familiar.

Quotes by Rickie Lee Jones

I play a lot of chess. I probably played 200 games while we were making 'Andromeda.'

Quotes by Ricky Schroder

I'm a Hall of Famer and I'm still fighting for it because I love the game and I love to play.

Quotes by Rickey Henderson

I just kind of hang out, watch movies and play golf.

Quotes by Rickie Fowler

I wanted to play the Apollo because I didn't think I was going to be on the earth long.

Quotes by Rick James

The way I look at it, I'm a songwriter that just happens to play guitar.

Quotes by Rick Nielsen

I can't summarize my favorite movie, Jacques Tati's 'Play Time.' You just have to see it.

Quotes by Rick Perlstein

When I used to play nightclubs, you had to play Top 40 or favorite oldies that maybe people could relate to.

Quotes by Rick Danko

If a horse won't eat it, I don't want to play on it.

Quotes by Richie Allen

I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia.

Quotes by Richie Allen

I wish they'd shut the gates, and let us play ball with no press and no fans.

Quotes by Richie Allen

I can play anywhere. First, third, left field, anywhere but Philadelphia.

Quotes by Richie Allen

Media were never allowed into an Australian dressing room until I became skipper. I changed that and invited them in at the close of play each day, thereby confirming for many administrators they had appointed a madman as captain.

Quotes by Richie Benaud

I taught myself how to play the guitar, so I basically learned by a system of making mistakes.

Quotes by Richie Sambora

I started out as a drummer, and now play with a back-to-basics rock band called the 'Luddites.' I'm happiest when I'm behind the kit.

Quotes by Rick Astley

I was playing this horrible part. I didn't didn't want to play it because the character was an awful racist. But I'm glad I did it because I met Sidney Poitier.

Quotes by Richard Widmark

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.