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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 play mostly bad guys on TV and mostly good guys in movies.

Quotes by Kyle Gallner

No matter how badly you play, you want to come out healthy.

Quotes by Kurt Warner

I was lucky enough to play in three Super Bowls and two Arena Bowls.

Quotes by Kurt Warner

Yeah when I was 7 or 8 my moms would have little parties, and I would play the music.

Quotes by Kurtis Blow

My objective is to play in the Champions League.

Quotes by Krzysztof Piatek

When you play in Serie A, it's crucial to keep a clear head and use it for more than just scoring goals.

Quotes by Krzysztof Piatek

There isn't a specific person in my mind that I'd want to play. Yet.

Quotes by Kristin Kreuk

I didn't play video games because my parents didn't allow it. That was banned from my childhood experience.

Quotes by Kristin Kreuk

A good team needs time to play together.

Quotes by Kristaps Porzingis

For the triangle to really work, everybody needs to be on the same page and know how to play it.

Quotes by Kristaps Porzingis

I'm not homely enough to play the nerdy girl and not nearly pretty enough to play the pretty girl.

Quotes by Kristen Bell

I was never big or fast, but I got to play football and box.

Quotes by Kris Kristofferson

I really appreciate the opportunity to play on the All-Star court.

Quotes by Kris Wu

Our idea is simply to play the songs and to emphasize our musicianship.

Quotes by Krist Novoselic

I would never play any role in anything that involves the United Nations for obvious reasons.

Quotes by Kojo Annan

Everybody wants to play for Pep.

Quotes by Kolo Toure

On the road we're somebody else's guests - and we play in a way that they're not going to forget we visited them.

Quotes by Knute Rockne

Jennifer Lawrence can play me. We look exactly the same.

Quotes by Kirstin Maldonado

When I play ball, I play hardball.

Quotes by Kirstie Alley

When you step out there on the field as a corner in our system, you have to be ready to play because humility is one week away.

Quotes by Kirby Smart

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.