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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.

We used to play in a theater club in London called The King's Head. When the theater let nut, around 10:00 P.M., we'd be ready to go and really get it on for about an hour or so.

Quotes by Mark Knopfler

It's always fun to play songs by somebody else.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

All the guys I know that play guitar are also secretly drummers and vice versa.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

The perception is that the Stoke players were one-dimensional: that they could only play in a certain way, and that was the top and bottom of their capabilities.

Quotes by Mark Hughes

Every United player understands what United is about. The players understand it is a privilege to play for United.

Quotes by Mark Hughes

Idle time is the devil's play.

Quotes by Mark Dayton

I'd like to know how to play the guitar.

Quotes by Mario Vazquez

If for half a year you only get 10 minutes to play from the bench, then you have no rhythm.

Quotes by Mario Gomez

The rotation system at Bayern makes it nearly impossible to play week after week, even when you're putting in some top performances.

Quotes by Mario Gomez

Winning is why we play football.

Quotes by Mario Gomez

You can't expect our opponents to play cautiously.

Quotes by Mario Gomez

A World Cup in Brazil is the greatest event in which a footballer can play.

Quotes by Mario Gomez

I play this sport because I love football.

Quotes by Mario Gomez

Laboratory experiments, field observations and atmospheric modeling calculations have now established that chemical reactions occurring on PSC particles play a central role in polar ozone depletion.

Quotes by Mario J. Molina

I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.

Quotes by Mario Lemieux

I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.

Quotes by Mario Lemieux

It was great to play with some of my old linemates.

Quotes by Mario Lemieux

If I could play this game at a decent level, I'd come back and play.

Quotes by Mario Lemieux

It's always difficult to play against Juve. The games against have been the most difficult in my career.

Quotes by Mario Mandzukic

It is every player's dream to play at a world tournament.

Quotes by Mario Mandzukic

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.