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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.

Every role that I play is a gift and is something that I approach differently.

Quotes by Jesse Johnson

We want to start a 'Flash' band. Everyone can play an instrument and sing.

Quotes by Jesse L. Martin

I've always liked the No.10 position. You can get on the ball a lot more and attempt to dictate the play a lot more.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

I actually feel more comfortable when I play for England than United.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

I want to play every game, obviously.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

We can't let the fans influence how we play.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

Winning trophies is the main thing: that's why you play for Man United.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

To come through the ranks and play for your boyhood club is a dream come true.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

I went out there to play my game for the fun of it and never based my career around records.

Quotes by Jerry Rice

It's not how many tickets can we sell, it's where do we want to play, not where should we play to make the most money. We don't really care about that.

Quotes by Jerry Only

So we are pretty convinced we don't want to play huge stadiums unless we can play them well.

Quotes by Jerry Garcia

Well, we play Country music; we're just not sure what country it is.

Quotes by Jerry Jeff Walker

In the '60s, I thought golf was bourgeois, so I didn't play at all for 20 years.

Quotes by Jerry Jeff Walker

A play is a passion.

Quotes by Jerome Lawrence

It was really a pleasure to play someone who's literally pushed past her breaking point repeatedly.

Quotes by Jeri Ryan

Comedians play off of social commentary.

Quotes by Jermaine Fowler

I have to open the game from my position. It's really important to play with the ball.

Quotes by Jerome Boateng

I play where the coach puts me and try to help the team.

Quotes by Jerome Boateng

It's really difficult for me to watch when I'm unable to play myself.

Quotes by Jerome Boateng

If I had a day to myself I would just play video games with my brothers.

Quotes by Jeremy Lin

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.