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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.

I played with some outstanding players.

Quotes by Frank Robinson

I would love to have played with David Silva.

Quotes by Francis Lee

I played saxophone for a while when I was a kid.

Quotes by Flying Lotus

I've never cared for the character I generally played in films.

Quotes by Eve Arden

I've played for boys' teams.

Quotes by Eniola Aluko

I played softball. I was on an all-star team. I traveled with the team. I loved it.

Quotes by Elizabeth Banks

I played every sport but hockey.

Quotes by Donovan McNabb

Peter Baltes was the best bassist I ever played with.

Quotes by Don Dokken

I played records, the kids danced, and America watched.

Quotes by Dick Clark

Surf music is played through a Showman amp with a Stratocaster guitar.

Quotes by Dick Dale

I played the sax at school. I was in marching band.

Quotes by Desiigner

Drugs have played no significant factor in my life.

Quotes by Dennis Brown

I've played piano and guitar when I was younger.

Quotes by Debra Wilson

I've played with at least 10 quarterbacks.

Quotes by DeAndre Hopkins

I actually played violin on 'E.T.' I used to be a violinist.

Quotes by David Newman

When I first played Othello, a reviewer absolutely slaughtered me.

Quotes by David Harewood

I've done classical theaters. I played Hamlet myself and Romeo.

Quotes by Damian Lewis

I was a big receiver when I played in the NFL.

Quotes by Cris Carter

I played characters with villainous aspect. But out-and-out villain? No.

Quotes by Clint Eastwood

Unfortunately, people are re-interpreting the Constitution as a living document, and it's not. It's a solid-based document and it shouldn't be played with.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

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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.