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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 very active in college. I wanted to play athletics, and then I looked at wrestling as being a viable option to do that.

Quotes by Kane

I guess every character has a little bit of the actor - I guess for every character you play, the actor has to allow a little bit of their own character to show through.

Quotes by Kali Hawk

I guess I'm lucky that I've been able to play a wide range of parts and a wide range of types of productions - I haven't felt much typecasting.

Quotes by Kali Hawk

When I started out, I wanted to be the kind of artist who could play the CMA Music Festival and then turn around and play Bonnaroo, and I've managed to do both.

Quotes by Kacey Musgraves

I hesitate to say because it sounds silly, but the first play I did was 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' by Brecht.

Quotes by Justin Kirk

So I made a request. I said to the writers, I have a minor request that I just want to play a loser.

Quotes by Justin Long

I like to play golf. I like to shoot hoops.

Quotes by Justin Timberlake

There's a certain urgency that comes from the records of the early 60s before overdubbing and multitracking came into play.

Quotes by Justin Townes Earle

My first lead role was a stage play called 'A Kestrel for a Knave'. I was 11.

Quotes by Justin Chadwick

As an actor, you can play different age ranges and different ethnicities.

Quotes by Justin Chon

You cannot play the position Kroos plays in defensive midfield besides Luka Modric better than he does.

Quotes by Jupp Heynckes

Retire to what? I already play golf and fish for a living.

Quotes by Julius Boros

I was a professional ballerina. After becoming an actress, I did a lot of theater, which included musical theater. The first musical play I did was Murray Schisgal's 'The Pushcart Peddlers.'

Quotes by Juliet Landau

Synergy and serendipity often play a big part in medical and scientific advances.

Quotes by Julie Bishop

One of my dream roles would be to play a man.

Quotes by Juliana Harkavy

I guess I'd love to play Storm in 'X-Men.'

Quotes by Juliana Harkavy

I always want to make Strokes records and play Strokes shows.

Quotes by Julian Casablancas

There isn't just one kind of person that can play a superhero.

Quotes by Julian Dennison

It's cool to get to play with guys that you have friendships with.

Quotes by Julian Edelman

When I was a kid, I had a xylophone, and I thought that was the instrument I wanted to play. I didn't realize it was a toy.

Quotes by Julia Holter

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.