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Alex Garland (born 1970) is a British novelist, screenwriter, and director. He gained fame with his debut novel 'The Beach' (1996), a bestseller adapted into a film. Garland later wrote screenplays for '28 Days Later' (2002) and 'Sunshine' (2007). In 2015, he directed 'Ex Machina', winning an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. His works explore themes of technology, humanity, and survival.

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“I didn't get the impression that the policeman cared much about the whole thing either. After another thirty minutes of ruthless interrogation ('Can you ve'fy you eat banan' pancake?') he let me go asking me not to leave Khao San within 24 hours”

Travel Police Thailand

Book:The Beach

Source: The Beach

“By the time the plane was airborne I'd forgotten England even existed.”

Travel England Forgotten Planes Airborne

Book:The Beach

Source: The Beach

“Escape through travel works. Almost from the moment I boarded my flight, life in England became meaningless. Seat-belt signs lit up, problems switched off. Broken armrests took precedence over broken hearts. By the time the plane was airborne I'd forgotten England even existed.”

Heart Moments Problem Broken Travel England Forgotten Flight Planes Seats Meaningless Lit Belts Precedence Airborne Seat Belts

Book:The Beach

Source: The Beach

“I don't like dealing with money transactions in poor countries. I get confused between the feeling that I shouldn't haggle with poverty and getting ripped off”

Country Feelings Poor Poverty Travel Confused Ripped Transactions Poor Countries

Author:Alex Garland

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Born: 1970
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 49

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