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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 was determined to play my horn against all odds, and I had to sacrifice a whole lot of pleasure to do so.

Quotes by Louis Armstrong

What we play is life.

Quotes by Louis Armstrong

There is two kinds of music, the good, and the bad. I play the good kind.

Quotes by Louis Armstrong

We still play Foreigner songs. I play the songs that I was involved in writing.

Quotes by Lou Gramm

We play some of my stuff and we play some Beatle covers.

Quotes by Lou Gramm

I wrote 'Healthy Sick,' from our first LP, when I was 19. I'll happily play it till I'm 91 because it always feels good and truthful.

Quotes by Lou Barlow

At 12 or 13, I picked up a guitar because my mother made me learn how to play.

Quotes by Lou Barlow

If you have the number one shirt, and you don't play any games, it doesn't really help you.

Quotes by Loris Karius

It definitely helps when you play regularly instead of coming in and out of the team.

Quotes by Loris Karius

I'm practicing the oboe. But I don't play. Just single notes, not an entire piece of music.

Quotes by Lola Kirke

No, I don't get nervous when I play basketball.

Quotes by Lonzo Ball

When I play the game, I play to win.

Quotes by Lonzo Ball

If I can run, I'm not going to sit out any game. I'm here to play football, not to watch and collect a check.

Quotes by Logan Mankins

I don't play golf, and I'm not into horse racing.

Quotes by Lloyd Dorfman

First Avenue is one of my favorite places to play. All along, they've treated me with respect.

Quotes by Lizzo

I was a Russian dancer in my elementary school production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' when I was in third grade or fourth grade. I was one of the younger kids accepted into the play, and the plays were pretty...

Quotes by Lizzy Caplan

All three of my kids play soccer. Each one of them started from the time they were about 5 or 6, and we just love it.

Quotes by Lisa Vidal

I was eleven and I wanted to play it because it was in my blood. It was a feeling I couldn't deny.

Quotes by Lita Ford

I did play every little note on the guitar on that record.

Quotes by Lita Ford

Every time we play our music in clubs, there's such a strong reaction.

Quotes by Little Louie Vega

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.