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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 want to be 100 per cent; I want to give everything when I come to play for Ghana.

Quotes by Kevin-Prince Boateng

Big players want to play in front of big audiences.

Quotes by Kevin Pietersen

These days you can play almost 100 Test matches in six years.

Quotes by Kevin Pietersen

I started playing in the band and learned to play piano by ear.

Quotes by Kevin Richardson

I love Panthro, so to play him, yeah I'm very very happy.

Quotes by Kevin Michael Richardson

Don't play dead with a vulture. That's exactly what they want.

Quotes by Kevin Nealon

I play a lot of sports. I'm not real good at any of them. I'm above adequate.

Quotes by Kevin Nealon

I'll never play at Wembley again, unless I play at Wembley again.

Quotes by Kevin Keegan

I can play really pretty much anywhere on the court.

Quotes by Kevin Knox

Offensively, I can play different positions.

Quotes by Kevin Knox

I'm versatile, so it's easy for me to play any type of game.

Quotes by Kevin Knox

I'm ready to come out and show people I'm able to play defense.

Quotes by Kevin Knox

The great thing about making a film on a submarine is that it's kind of like making a play. You've got this limited environment.

Quotes by Kevin Macdonald

'State of Play' is a romantic story at its heart.

Quotes by Kevin Macdonald

I was doing sold-out shows before I got radio play.

Quotes by Kevin Gates

From there, I tried out for a community theatre play, joined an improv group... it all started opening up.

Quotes by Kevin James

In 'War Party,' I play a quarter-breed Indian. It's a serious movie, but it's funny, too.

Quotes by Kevin Dillon

The character of Johnny Drama was a lot of fun to play.

Quotes by Kevin Dillon

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.

Quotes by Kevin Eubanks

Doing a one-person play feels like you've just discovered you had a superpower.

Quotes by Kerry Bishe

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.