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Played Quotes

Looking back at the parts once played.

These quotes look back at roles taken on, from ordinary recording sessions to a youth football career balanced with a part-time job. It's a small window into how varied a working life in sport or performance can be, related to the Experience collection.

My mum played darts for the county. But only in the B team.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

I've played dinner theaters. I'm a working stiff.

Quotes by Adam West

When I played for the Basel youth team, I also worked in a sweet shop.

Quotes by Xherdan Shaqiri

I played comedies and dramas.

Quotes by William Shatner

Action Quotes

I played more performances of 'Chris' in 'Miss Saigon' than anyone else.

Quotes by Will Chase

I played a lot of real normal, straight sessions.

Quotes by Warren Zevon

I've hardly ever played urban characters.

Quotes by Vikrant Massey

I've played a lot of mothers in my movies.

Quotes by Vera Farmiga

One of my uncles played in The Isleys. I went to all their shows.

Quotes by Ty Dolla Sign

Emotion Quotes

In the '80s, we played the Roxy and the Whiskey with our bands.

Quotes by Tony Wilson

I played in a couple of really crummy bands, including one in the dorm I was in at MIT, for a year or two.

Quotes by Tom Scholz

I have played a handful of rounds of golf with Wayne Gretzky.

Quotes by Tom Glavine

Great games are played, not made.

Quotes by Todd Howard

I've played with Jan Vertonghen for Ajax and the national team.

Quotes by Toby Alderweireld

Experience Quotes

I've played with sprained ankles before, bruises, stuff like that.

Quotes by Tim Hardaway Jr.

Not one role that I've played has been written specifically for me.

Quotes by Taye Diggs

I've never played on my gender.

Quotes by Susie Wolff

I've always played in a team atmosphere.

Quotes by Sue Bird

I play keyboards and have played on many a Toto record.

Quotes by Steve Lukather

Past Quotes

I played quarterback, safety and receiver.

Quotes by Stephen Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Played quotes collection about?
It's a set of reflections from performers and athletes looking back on roles and matches, covering everything from theater sessions to early club football. The common thread is looking back on a body of work built role by role, game by game. It's a page for anyone interested in the craft side of acting and sport.
Why do people search for played quotes?
Played quotes appeal to readers interested in the behind-the-scenes side of a career - what roles someone took, what they avoided, and how early experiences shaped later work. They read like small glimpses into a performer's résumé. Related reflections live in our Experience quotes.
Is there a quote here connecting sport and everyday life?
Yes - one recalls playing for the Basel youth football team while also working in a sweet shop, a small detail that grounds an athletic beginning in an ordinary day job rather than a glamorous start.
What does the quote about rarely playing urban characters mean?
It's an actor noting that urban characters haven't been a common part of their casting history, a comment on the kinds of roles they've been offered or chosen rather than a statement about acting range in general.
Does this collection cover different genres of performance?
Yes - one line simply notes a mix of comedies and dramas played over a career, pointing to range across genres rather than sticking to one style. For more on range and craft, see our Performance quotes.

Several entries also touch on the range of characters and genres an actor moves between over time. For more on looking back, see Past and Emotion.