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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 had pain in both knees my whole career. Not many athletes play pain-free. Mine was just more than normal.

Quotes by Willie McCovey

I was doing what I love to do: play baseball. Not going to complain about that.

Quotes by Willie McCovey

Ninety-nine percent of the world's lovers are not with their first choice. That's what makes the jukebox play.

Quotes by Willie Nelson

You only have a few years to play this game and you can't play it if you're all tied up in knots.

Quotes by Willie Stargell

I started to play at four years old. I went to Corinthians at nine years old. Then, it started to become more serious.

Quotes by Willian

I had to sit out for 21 weeks. I got to feel what it would be like if I didn't play, and I can't imagine not playing.

Quotes by Willie Cauley-Stein

Wherever I'm needed, I'll go and play. It's that simple.

Quotes by Willie Cauley-Stein

If I didn't love the game, why would I play at the University of Kentucky? Why would I ever come here? It's a serious program.

Quotes by Willie Cauley-Stein

I can play three positions - five in college - but realistically three in the NBA.

Quotes by Willie Cauley-Stein

I think government has a major role to play in helping us with the pursuit of happiness.

Quotes by William Weld

If music be the food of love, play on.

William Shakespeare

It's easier to play quirky characters and hide behind wardrobe and make-up, especially.

Quotes by William Sanderson

When you play so many outcasts and derelicts, or even a murderer, you need to play someone healthy.

Quotes by William Sanderson

I love Boston. I come here all the time and play pick-up ice hockey with friends in Concord and Bedford.

Quotes by William Quigley

When you go to the theater, if you're really involved in the play, you don't think about it - you're in it.

Quotes by William Kraft

I haven't done much rereading or rewatching stuff I've written over the years, but I did look at 'Misery' before I started the play. I liked it. Not much I would change.

Quotes by William Goldman

I do play nice guys. I really do.

Quotes by William Fichtner

When I get home, I clean out the garage and play ball with my son. That's it.

Quotes by William Fichtner

Courtship is to marriage, as a very witty prologue to a very dull play.

Quotes by William Congreve

The Sims is kind of an interesting case because we had all these expansion packs. We were able to incrementally add on and explore without invading the core dynamic or the core game play.

Quotes by Will Wright

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.