Logo - Feel The Words

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 usually play character parts in Hollywood films.

Quotes by Parker Posey

I was the last one to screen test for The Hardy Boys. I'd like to play that's not as clean-cut as Frank Hardy. I play him as straight as possible.

Quotes by Parker Stevenson

As an actor, my body is my tool to flesh out the roles I play.

Quotes by Parvathy

Play is a medium of word and film is a medium of picture.

Quotes by Paresh Rawal

It was quite difficult to play the role of a scientist in 'Hasee To Phasee.'

Quotes by Parineeti Chopra

I have quite a lot of character types that I want to play, so taking on various genres and roles is what I intend to do, if I can.

Quotes by Park Hyung-sik

I was lucky enough to play against Maradona. He and Ronaldo, when he was at Inter Milan - they were my toughest opponents.

Quotes by Paolo Maldini

I wrote my first play when I was eight.

Quotes by Pam Gems

The Oculus Studio stuff is going to remain exclusive to the Oculus store and platform. That's not to say that you'll never be able to play it on other hardware, but it very much is exclusive to the Oculus platform.

Quotes by Palmer Luckey

Talking about world-class player, no player is easy to play at this level. Each player has a different style of play.

Quotes by P. V. Sindhu

I think the coaches have to play a big role in the players' development.

Quotes by P. V. Sindhu

I have no tension. I only play to give my best.

Quotes by P. V. Sindhu

I think each player has a different style of play, and every match is different.

Quotes by P. V. Sindhu

We can't play if we are ill or not completely fit.

Quotes by P. V. Sindhu

Sometimes you don't play up to the mark, and you win even then.

Quotes by P. V. Sindhu

Hockey's filled with great people, and it's a great sport, and I encourage a lot of people to play it because of the relationships that you make in hockey.

Quotes by P.K. Subban

The art of interpretation is not to play what is written.

Quotes by Pablo Casals

During the season especially, we take a lot of swings, we play a lot of games, we swing a lot in games, batting practice, all that, so to maintain your shoulder the strongest is one of the key points that...

Quotes by Pablo Sandoval

I do want to play characters that have redeeming qualities, that are likable, for sure, and I have in the past, and I will again.

Quotes by Pablo Schreiber

This fanaticism is what feeds terrorism. And this is precisely why Muslims must play an active role in opposing hate sermons and incitement to terrorism and extremism in their mosques.

Quotes by Otto Schily

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.