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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.

I've never been obsessed by how I looked. In fact, I would rather have looked more ordinary so I could play more parts more truthfully.

Quotes by Marian Seldes

It's difficult to find an actress prepared to play a fading star.

Quotes by Marianne Elliott

I'd love to play a musician in a film.

Quotes by Marianne Faithfull

As an individual, I take every match seriously, no matter who I'm going to play.

Quotes by Maria Sharapova

The more matches I play, the more confident I get.

Quotes by Maria Sharapova

I've been blessed to play these great parts that just open another door and another door, is I guess how it's worked.

Quotes by Margo Martindale

Every time I see a piano, I have this urge to play it.

Quotes by Margot Robbie

The WHO is the lead agency in health in the United Nations system, and clearly we have very important functions to play.

Quotes by Margaret Chan

I like honesty and fair play.

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

Obviously I love Nashville, I love Tennessee. It's a great organization to play for.

Quotes by Marcus Mariota

I would love to play for the Browns.

Quotes by Marcus Mariota

Reaching the top 100 was always my goal since I started to play as a pro. In '05 I came quite close, reaching a ranking of No. 129, but then was stopped by a major shoulder injury.

Quotes by Marco Chiudinelli

My goal is to play at the World Cup.

Quotes by Marco Reus

I learned my profession onstage. I didn't have a musical background. I had no conservatory training. I don't play an instrument.

Quotes by Marcello Giordani

I play piano very badly. That's my great regret.

Quotes by Marcello Giordani

If all goes well, I can play for many years at Barcelona.

Quotes by Marc-Andre ter Stegen

I am happy when I play.

Quotes by Marc-Andre ter Stegen

It is very important to be able to play with your feet, and deal with one-on-ones.

Quotes by Marc-Andre ter Stegen

We have to play football, not concentrate on other things.

Quotes by Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Every now and then, I like to take a break from the visual arts and play a few songs on guitar. I don't play them for anyone.

Quotes by Marcel Dzama

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.