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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'd love to play Wonder Woman.

Quotes by Katee Sackhoff

In the late '90s, we kind of took a sabbatical, and I got an invitation to play with a Japanese band and formed a supergroup called NiNa. It was Yuki from Judy and Mary and Masahide Sakuma from The Plastics,...

Quotes by Kate Pierson

Luck is going to play a huge part in your life.

Quotes by Kate Reardon

I want to play more festivals.

Quotes by Kat Edmonson

In the lead-up to competitions, I just watch box sets and DVDs and play 'Candy Crush.'

Quotes by Katarina Johnson-Thompson

I would play the lead role in films which have scripts that suit me.

Quotes by Karunas

I'm very passionate, and I love the game I play.

Quotes by Karl-Anthony Towns

I'm not too worried about points and all that stuff. It's about making the right play.

Quotes by Karl-Anthony Towns

I've always wanted to play a cop, desperately.

Quotes by Karla Crome

There are a lot of period dramas out there but not many opportunities for a mixed-race actress to play a period role.

Quotes by Karla Crome

Whether the angels play only Bach praising God, I am not quite sure. I am sure, however, that en famille they play Mozart.

Quotes by Karl Barth

Children play soldier. That makes sense. But why do soldiers play children?

Quotes by Karl Kraus

I've always wanted to play a samurai warrior.

Quotes by Karen Fukuhara

When I was 11, I told my mum I would play for England - and by 17, I'd done it.

Quotes by Karen Carney

Cricket is very simple... you play till you can sustain.

Quotes by Kapil Dev

Michael Jordan and Magic and myself all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.

Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I wanted to play baseball!

Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Center is a very tough position to play.

Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

You can't win if you don't play as a unit.

Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I used to play 'Halo 2' and 'Ghost Recon' online quite a bit.

Quotes by Kane

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.