Woody Allen
Woody Allen is an acclaimed American filmmaker, writer, and comedian known for his witty, introspective storytelling. Born in 1935, he has written and directed numerous classics, including "Annie Hall" and "Manhattan." Allen began his career as a stand-up comedian and has won multiple Academy Awards. His work often explores themes of love, neurosis, and existentialism, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary cinema and literature.
Book summaries for books written by Woody Allen
Quotes
Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering - and it's all over much too soon.
I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.
I was nauseous and tingly all over. I was either in love or I had smallpox.
Eternal nothingness is fine if you happen to be dressed for it.
Sex without love is an empty experience, but, as empty experiences go, it's one of the best.
I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens.
I don't know the question, but sex is definitely the answer.
The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don’t have.
I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens.
I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.
I took a speed reading course and read 'War and Peace' in twenty minutes. It involves Russia.
I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.