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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.

A lot of the stuff that I do with Betty is in the eyes. A lot of the feelings that I evoke with her are unspoken, so that's been fun to play with.

Quotes by January Jones

Trans folk, especially of color, should not be obligated to help cis folk play catch-up on our experiences. The effort can detract from our work to protect and liberate ourselves.

Quotes by Janet Mock

In every character you play, as much as you hate to admit it as an actor, but there's an element of you that you bring to it.

Quotes by Janet Montgomery

I'd love to do like a modern day 'Shining' and play the Jack Nicholson role.

Quotes by Janet Montgomery

Music is my passion, singing, performing. I play piano and musical theater is my background.

Quotes by Janel Parrish

When I was growing up, both my grandmothers would play the organ, and we would all sing.

Quotes by Janelle Monae

Writing a graphic novel is hard. It feels closer to a screen play than to a novel.

Quotes by Janet Evanovich

We've been playing games since humanity had civilization - there is something primal about our desire and our ability to play games. It's so deep-seated that it can bypass latter-day cultural norms and biases.

Quotes by Jane McGonigal

If I'm ever lucky enough to be part of an awards tribute, I hope they play 'Muffin Top' in my little clip. That's how I want to be remembered.

Quotes by Jane Krakowski

I play 'World of Warcraft,' which means I end up hanging out with teenage boys a lot.

Quotes by Jane Goldman

I tried to play Piazzolla's 'Grand Tango' at 20 and failed miserably. You need a little experience of life for tango.

Quotes by Jan Vogler

I was maybe only 13 or 14 when I started to play junior tournaments.

Quotes by Jana Novotna

Still for fun, I play the drums, but I don't do much recording with them.

Quotes by Jan Hammer

Everybody is dealt a hand of cards. It was my choice to play them the way I played them.

Quotes by Jamie Lynn Spears

I wasn't ready to say, I can't play anymore. And I'm still not.

Quotes by Jamie Moyer

It was a dream come true to be drafted by a pro team and have the opportunity to play.

Quotes by Jamie Moyer

Normally, you spend the play convincing people of the world and the characters.

Quotes by Jamie Parker

You can't play when you're not 100% fit especially at this level.

Quotes by Jamie Redknapp

I secretly liked acting, but I wanted to play football. It was an enormous dream.

Quotes by Jamie Sives

If I'm played out of position, I'll always give 100%, but everyone knows I would rather play down the middle.

Quotes by Jamie Vardy

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.