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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.

Some of my songs are turnt up, but that's just 'cause I have to make 'em like that so the clubs can play them.

Quotes by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

I just want to play for Hindus and Muslims that sit together. That's all I want to do.

Quotes by Zubin Mehta

I definitely like to play characters that don't fit any kind of mold; that are slightly offbeat, because it's more fun to play.

Quotes by Zuleikha Robinson

I do like to play the darker characters; I don't really know why.

Quotes by Zuleikha Robinson

I took a writing class in college, liked it, and my first year out of school I couldn't get a job, so I wrote a play.

Quotes by Zoe Kazan

It's that kind of in-born music thing - I could pick up the guitar and play something. It's not something I consciously do.

Quotes by Ziggy Marley

I have never had the opportunity to play in England, so I know little about it.

Quotes by Zinedine Zidane

Since day one my thing has always been to play the music.

Quotes by Zakk Wylde

The U.S. along with China, Japan, South Korea and Russia has an important role to play in containing North Korea's nuclear ambitions and exerting all the influence we can possibly exert.

Quotes by Zach Wamp

I would like to play romantic parts.

Quotes by Zach Woods

The only two characters I can play convincingly are myself and a dumber and sweeter version of myself.

Quotes by Zach Anner

I think in a play it's wise to just sit back and watch other actors and be able to shape it from the audience.

Quotes by Zach Braff

I went to play in the NFL.

Quotes by Zach Ertz

On third down, anytime our team needs a play, I want to be the guy that gets the ball.

Quotes by Zach Ertz

My dream is to play someday in the NBA.

Quotes by Yuta Watanabe

I'd play every position when I was in elementary school and junior high. I was playing as guard, too.

Quotes by Yuta Watanabe

I've always wanted to be Batman, but I don't naturally tend towards Batman. I tend towards Robin, but I did get to play Superman.

Quotes by Yuri Lowenthal

A lot of the characters I play on Japanese shows are actually acted in Japan by women. I don't know what that says about me.

Quotes by Yuri Lowenthal

I never wanted to be a cheerleader; I wanted to play football.

Quotes by Young M.A

I wrote my first play when I was eight. It was about a queen, and I - of course! - was the queen.

Quotes by Yolanda King

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.