Patricia Highsmith Patricia Highsmith Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing derived influence from existentialist literature, and questioned notions of identity and popular morality. She was dubbed "the poet of apprehension" by novelist Graham Greene. Her first novel, "Strangers on a Train", has been adapted for
Patricia S. Curley Patricia S. Curley Patricia S. Curley (born October 25, 1946) is a former American jurist and the presiding judge of District I of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Curley served on the Milwaukee-based court from 1996 and as its presiding judge from 2007. She retired in December 2016. Born in Milwaukee, Curley is the daughter of Robert M. Curley, a legislator and circuit court judge. She received her bachelor's degree from Marquette University in 1969 and graduated from the university's law school in 1973. From 1973 to 1978, Curley was employed as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County, serving