Patricia Highsmith

thumb Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley, many of which have been adapted in films, e.g. The Talented Mr. Ripley. Quotes "Patricia Highsmith interview", Sight & Sound (1988) Patricia Highsmith interview, Sight & Sound (1988) I don’t want to know movie directors. I have no television – I hate it I don’t think Ripley is gay. He appreciates good looks in other men, that’s true. But he’s married in later books. I’m not saying he’s very strong in the sex department. But he makes it in bed with his wife. External links Patricia Highsmith 0383604 Patricia Highsmith Life Papers and Documents, Swiss National Library Category:1921 births Category:1995 deaths Category:Women authors from the United States Category:Novelists from the United States Category:Women born in the 1920s Category:People from Fort Worth