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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.

My dream is to play for Barcelona.

Quotes by Ousmane Dembele

I always knew I was going to play with Messi one day.

Quotes by Ousmane Dembele

I have always wanted to play for Barca since I was a kid. I watched all their matches.

Quotes by Ousmane Dembele

I'm a huge gamer. I play a lot of games, and I play one game until I'm really, really good at it.

Quotes by Osric Chau

I'll sit around and play my guitar; that's how I write tunes.

Quotes by Otis Rush

I play as I feel.

Quotes by Oscar Peterson

I don't blame David Stern because a player gets on the court and he doesn't put out competitively. No one can make you play if you don't want to play.

Quotes by Oscar Robertson

When you play guard, you're not going to block a lot of shots. Inside, you're going to block shots.

Quotes by Oscar Robertson

I feel comfortable any position I play. It doesn't matter.

Quotes by Oscar Taveras

Play for Canada? Why not? I have a Canadian passport.

Quotes by Oscar Taveras

I've been playing with Blackwell over 20 years. We used to play when I first went to Los Angeles. Blackwell plays the drums as if he's playing a wind instrument. Actually, he sounds more like a talking drum.

Quotes by Ornette Coleman

So, for instance, if you came to me, I'd ask, 'Do you want to write? Do you want to improvise? Why do you want to play this instrument? What do you want to do?'

Quotes by Ornette Coleman

I play a PRS Custom 22. I learned on a Custom 24. It was set for a country guitarist, so it had a really high action.

Quotes by Orianthi

I like to just plug in and play; I don't use a lot of effects.

Quotes by Orianthi

I like football very much. That's what I like. I play it quite well.

Quotes by Omar Sharif

I can't play guitar well at all, so I had to learn that.

Quotes by Olly Alexander

I used to play hooky from school so I could watch cooking shows.

Quotes by Olivia Wilde

It is really nice to play in the Champions League, because we play against the best teams and the best competition in Europe.

Quotes by Olivier Giroud

If I play, I try to give my best for the team.

Quotes by Olivier Giroud

I love music. I still play cello a few times a week.

Quotes by Olivia Culpo

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.