“I spent so many years of my life as a stage actor and when you do all these plays, a lot of really great plays are very politically driven. They deal with deep social issues, and that's the kind of stuff that I love, as an audience member.” YearsKindPlayActorsSocialStuffDealsAudienceIssuesStageMembersDrivenReally GreatSocial IssuesStage Actors Author:Danny Strong
“If all the members of a team have synchronized their energy and they have all subordinated their egos to success of the team, then we have a functioning unit. If we have a lot of hotshots who want attention, you won't really play that well.” IfsWantWellsPlayEnergyAttentionTeamHealthBuddhismMembersEgoUnitsAthletics Author:Frederick Lenz
“In an improv group and a successful work team, the members play off one another, each person's contributions providing the spark for the next. Together, the improvisational team creates a novel emergent product, one that's more responsive to the changing environment.” PersonsPlayTogetherNextNovelSuccessfulEnvironmentGroupsTeamProductsMembersContributionCollaborationSparksProvidingSuccessful WorkChanging Environment Author:R. Keith Sawyer
“All my life I wanted to play music with love to every member of the audience.” PlayWantedAudienceMembers Author:Mstislav Rostropovich
“Wherever there are rock n rollers, well play. Thats what weve been doing for more than 30 years - rock n roll. Its made me everything from an honorary mayor to honorary member of a motorcycle gang.” YearsWellsMadePlayRocksMembersRock N RollGangMayorsMotorcycleHonoraryMotorcycle Gangs Author:Ronnie Hawkins
“As a member of a competitive team, you want to make sure you have yourself ready to play. You don't control anything but what you do.” WantPlayTeamReadyMembers Author:Joe Torre
“The chemical compounds are comparable to a system of planets in that the atoms are held together by chemical affinity. They may be more or less numerous, simple or complex in composition, and in the constitution of the materials, they play the same role as Mars and Venus do in our planetary system, or the compound members such as our earth with its moon, or Jupiter with its satellites... If in such a system a particle is replaced by one of different character, the equilibrium can persist, and then the new compound will exhibit properties similar to those shown by the original substance.” IfsMayDifferentPlayCharacterEarthTogetherSimpleRolesPlanetsMaterialsMoonMembersConstitutionOriginalsPropertyComplexesSubstanceChemicalsAtomsCompositionReplacedPersistMarsParticlesExhibitsCompoundsEquilibriumVenusSatellitesAffinityDifferent CharactersJupiterChemical Compounds Author:Jean-Baptiste Dumas
“Once a month I play with a chamber music quartet. I play almost no solo music anymore because I so enjoy the interaction. The members of my quartet have become some of my best friends and so I really enjoy it now in ways that I didn't before.” WayPlayEnjoyMonthsMembersInteractionSoloMy Best FriendChamberQuartetsChamber Music Author:Condoleezza Rice
“I do think there's a relationship between a book and a reader that's more intimate, in many ways, than the relationship between an audience member and a play - just by the nature of it being an object that you can have in bed with you and that you can keep and page through.” ThinkingWayBookPlayAudienceObjectsReaderBedMembersPagesIntimate Author:Sarah Ruhl
“During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which our staff members role-play as players, managers, and coaches. They are given immediate feedback following each camp game.” TwoPlayGamesGivenSituationRolesPlayerWeekStudentsMembersTrainingFinalsFollowingCoachesManagersCampsStaffFeedbackTwo WeeksStaff Members Author:Jim Evans
“Democracy, finally, rests on a higher power than Parliament. It rests on an informed and cultivated and alert public opinion. The Members of Parliament are only representatives of the citizens. They cannot represent apathy and indifference. They can play the part allotted to them only if they represent intelligence and public spiritness.” IfsPlayOpinionDemocracyHigherCitizensMembersIndifferenceApathyRepresentativesParliamentPublic OpinionHigher PowerMembers Of Parliament Author:Eric Williams
“As an audience member, I like the sound of something that's been written - I like it to sound written. And then, of course, you can't do it without the musicians who can play it.” PlayCoursesSoundAudienceWrittenMembersMusician Author:Aaron Sorkin
“You can't plan your character arc - you have a vague idea, maybe, but I'm constantly surprised. Sometimes actors in films will play the ending of the movie, or even the middle, and you know where it's going - as an audience member you can read the actor.” KnowsIdeasSometimesPlayCharacterFilmActorsAudiencePlansMiddleMembersVagueArcsVague Ideas Author:Evan Peters
“In the economy we guarantee all market players the same conditions, and the private sector plays an increasingly important role. We are in the process of dissolving thousands of state-owned companies and converting them into stock corporations. We even plan to accelerate this development. In contrast, it is the party's responsibility to improve the lives of the people, and this is where our citizens have great confidence in us. Party members who commit crimes are severely punished.” PeopleImportantStatesPlayProcessPartyResponsibilityCompanyRolesEconomyPlayerPlansConditionsCrimeDevelopmentCitizensMembersCommitCorporationsGuaranteesContrastPrivate SectorConvertingAccelerateDissolvingGreat Confidence Author:Nguyen Minh Triet
“Congratulations to all the members of the wonderful Treorchy Male Choir past and present. In moments of grief or joy, the sound of the Choir can move and uplift and restore spirits like no other sound. Masters of their craft, each and every singer plays a vital role in helping maintain such a fantastic musical tradition. Long may the Choir prosper and continue to the delight of audiences around the world.” WorldMayLongPlayMomentsHelpingPastMovingJoySpiritSoundGriefRolesAudienceWonderfulMastersMembersTraditionMalesMusicalDelightSingersCraftsAround The WorldUpliftingFantasticCongratulationsChoirPast And Present Author:David Jason
“Christians have an important role to play in contending that no human life is "devoid of value." We can do so through courageous protest, as happened in Germany, as well, as in compassionate care for the most vulnerable members of society, as Mother Teresa did. In both approaches theology - what one believes about God and human life - matters. The world desperately needs that good news.” WorldNeedsBelieveHumansWellsImportantMatterPlayCareChristianLife IsMotherValuesCan DoRolesHappenedMembersApproachNewsTheologyVulnerableHuman LifeGermanyProtestCourageousCompassionateGood NewsTeresaContending Author:Philip Yancey
“I've been an audience member for friends in plays that I don't enjoy and I have to lie to their faces. It's just part of that lifestyle unfortunately, especially in New York.” PlayFacesLyingEnjoyAudienceNew YorkMembersLifestyle Author:Zoe Lister-Jones
“Nowadays, there's a lot more that comes before music, that I need to take care of before I can sit down and play, and be a contributing member of a band or society. I have to take care of myself and my recovery, and then my family, and then my music.” NeedsI CanPlayCareBandMembersMy FamilyDown AndTake CareRecoveryContributing Author:Patty Schemel
“When we started out we got a lot of positive press around the single 'Step Into My World', and a lot of Radio play. The single did really well, so we were in the spotlight straight away. I obviously had my history with Ride, but I didn't want to talk about that, so all the interviews centred around how I'd had these auditions and found the band members that way. I think people felt like that was not 'for real' enough or something.” PeopleThinkingWorldWayWantWellsRealEnoughPlayFoundFeltStepsBandMembersPressesRadioInterviewsAuditionsSpotlightSingle StepRadio PlaysBand Members Author:Andy Bell
“I found that golf saved me from going to the pub every day so instead I play golf with other unemployed actors. I'm a member of the Stage Golfing Society and I play golf with all sorts of people.” PeoplePlayActorsFoundStageMembersGolfSavedUnemployedGolfingPubs Author:Phil Daniels
“Why do I keep performing at my age? What else am I going to do? Play golf? I tried that years ago and all I did was cuss. I can do that without the walk, cuss at Congress and let [Mark]Twain do it. "Imagine that you were an idiot. And then imagine that you were a member of Congress. Wait - I've repeated myself."” YearsI CanPlayAgeWaitingCan DoWalksImagineMembersYears AgoMarkGolfCongressIdiotPerformingImagine That Author:Hal Holbrook
“Study Bibles tend to circulate widely, so they play a disproportionate role in helping Christians and others understand holy Scripture. Further, many of our members have long used one or two other Study Bibles, and it is important that Christians not be tied too tightly to only one option, however good it may be.” MayLongTwoImportantPlayHelpingChristianUsedRolesStudyHolyMembersScriptureTiedHoly Scriptures Author:D. A. Carson
“I think that's actually what draws me to family stories: the various roles we each play with each member of our families, and how different they can be from who we are with our friends and partners and lovers. I'm endlessly fascinated by how we navigate these family dynamics; they are the dramas each of us live out day after day, often in ways we don't even realize.” ThinkingWayDifferentPlayStoriesRealizingRolesLoversDramaMembersDrawsVariousPartnersOur FamilyWho We AreFascinatedNavigateDynamics Author:Christopher Castellani
“I don't know how (producer) Dan Harmon put that together but he did. Everyone gets along and we all babysit Chevy Chase (laughs) and it all works out. Plus we are given a lot of freedom to riff off each other and compliment each other's comedic style. The group is so talented, whether it be Donald Glover or Allison Brie and now Jim Rash who plays the Dean is finally a full member of the cast - oh my gosh, he is so funny. I call him Rumplestiltskin; he can spin comedy out of anything. I am in such a blessed situation - if only more people would watch it.” PeopleIfsKnowsPlayTogetherGivenSituationWatchesLaughingKnow HowComedyGroupsStyleMembersBlessedCastsWork OutProducersPlusComplimentDeanComedicOh My GoshChevyAllisonBrie Author:Joel McHale
“I think the teams biggest struggle is remaining a team. It's kinda like a puzzle, If one piece of the puzzle is missing then the puzzle can't be completed. Every team member plays an important part.” IfsThinkingImportantPlayStrugglePiecesTeamMissingMembersPuzzlesOne PieceTeam Member Author:Katie Cassidy
“As an anti-hunger advocate and longtime member of the Entertainment Council for Feeding America, I have become more and more aware of the issues surrounding hunger in our country, a country where 68% of adults above the age of 20 are overweight or obese. What a staggering thought, when 1 in 6 adults don't have enough food to eat on a regular basis. Good, healthy meal choices play a huge part of controlling weight and other health related issues.” CountryEnoughPlayAgeAmericaChoicesIssuesHugeHealthyMembersAdultsWeightBasesHungerEntertainmentOur CountryRelatedMealsFeedingCouncilGood HealthOverweightStaggeringObeseAge Of 20Health Related Author:Samantha Harris
“Many times, I like to read the script before I even know who they want me to play, so I can read it and really enjoy it as an audience member. I think that's given me the ability to ferret out the really special scripts from all the rest.” ThinkingKnowsWantI CanPlayGivenEnjoyAbilityAudienceSpecialMembersScriptsWant MeI Can ReadFerrets Author:William H. Macy
“Political gerrymandering makes the incentive for most members of Congress to play to the extremes of their base rather than to the center.” PlayPoliticalMembersCongressExtremesIncentivesGerrymandering Author:Barack Obama
“Richie Faulkner is very respectful to the songs that he plays from when [founding member] K.K. [Downing] was in the band. He plays them incredibly. And he's got his own nuances and his own techniques that he puts in - as he should.” ShouldPlaySongBandMembersTechniqueFoundingRespectfulNuanceDowning Author:Rob Halford
“I have worked with Tarell Alvin McCraney, who is the play Moonlight is based on. He's a company member at Steppenwolf. I have done a could of his plays here.” DonePlayCompanyMembersMoonlightSteppenwolf Author:Andre Holland
“I mean, all of these things that [Bashar Assad] has done, there's no way even if President Obama wanted to just play along that you could actually achieve peace, because there are 65 million Sunni in between Baghdad and the border of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, who will never, ever again accept Assad as a member - as a legitimate leader.” IfsWayMeanDonePlayWantedPresidentLeaderAcceptingMillionsAchieveMembersIraqBordersPresident ObamaSyriaTurkeysBaghdadAssad Author:John F. Kerry
“Catch Harry Belafonte. He's got a helluva rhythm section.And so have the Pointer Sisters. And that little guy with Sammy Clayton. He plays the whole show with 40 members.” LittlesPlayWholeShowsGuyMembersRhythmSectionsPointersRhythm Section Author:Miles Davis