Alex Garland
Born: 01-01-1970
Alex Garland is a British author, screenwriter, and director best known for his thought-provoking works in science fiction. He gained fame with his debut novel "The Beach," which explores themes of utopia and human nature. Garland has also made significant contributions to film, writing and directing acclaimed projects like "Ex Machina" and "Annihilation," blending existential questions with captivating storytelling. His multifaceted career showcases a distinctive blend of literary and cinematic talent.
Book summaries for books written by Alex Garland
Quotes
And me? I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it's not some place you can look for. Because it's not where you go. It's how you feel for a moment in your life when you're a part of something, and if you find that moment... It lasts forever.
I just feel so damn lost and I don't know how to find myself.
It's a funny thing about comin' home. Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same. You'll realize what's changed is you.
I am not afraid of sharks, just in case you were worried.
I'm not sure if I'm searching for something or if I'm running away.
Every human relationship begins with a coincidence.
I should have listened to the trees. They knew how to be still.
I don't know how or why this happens, but it does. I need someone to show me my place in all this, to give me a reason, and I don't know how to find them.
The only thing that's real to me is this moment, here and now. The only thing I can do is live it, or sit in the dark and watch it happen.
Adventure is a path. Real adventure—self-determined, self-motivated, often risky—forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world.
Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.
I've never been good at knowing when to leave. Too much of this place is a part of me now.