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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.

Carol Burnett, who played Miss Hannigan in 'Annie', is as funny as it gets.

Quotes by Katherine Parkinson

I've played heavy characters in my first two films.

Quotes by Karthi

From 1969 to 1973, I was never played on radio stations.

Quotes by Jose Feliciano

I always played a soldier, sailor, or policemen.

Quotes by John Ratzenberger

I played classical as a kid.

Quotes by John Legend

I've played roles that aren't expected of an Asian.

Quotes by John Cho

The friend that I based Heffer on was adopted, and it all played into his total personality.

Quotes by Joe Murray

All the colleges I played, most of the colleges, they were white.

Quotes by Jimmy Smith

I played with Eddie Taylor's son, Tim Taylor and Carey Bells son Lurie Bell.

Quotes by Jimmy Smith

The confidence came along as I played well.

Quotes by Jimmy Walker

I hate music, especially when it's played.

Quotes by Jimmy Durante

I played football. I played trumpet. I could draw.

Quotes by Jimmy Breslin

I loved the game. We played because we loved it.

Quotes by Jim Brown

The way I play is the way I have always played.

Quotes by Jesus Navas

I'm kind of a jack of all trades. I have played all kinds of roles in the theater.

Quotes by Jenn Lyon

I played djembe, percussion, keyboards and I sang.

Quotes by Jeff Ament

I played a guitar with a file, and a synthesizer.

Quotes by Jean-Michel Basquiat

For years I have played the twenty-something lover.

Quotes by James MacArthur

I was a drummer and I played the guitar.

Quotes by Jam Master Jay

I've played at centre-half plenty of times before.

Quotes by Jack Rodwell

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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.