Patricia Highsmith as being "quite a depressed person—and I think people explain her by pulling out traits like cold and reserved, when in fact it all came from depression." J. G. Ballard said of Highsmith, "The author of "Strangers on a Train" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley" was every bit as deviant and quirky as her mischievous heroes, and didn't seem to mind if everyone knew it." Screenwriter Phyllis Nagy, who adapted "The Price of Salt" into the 2015 film "Carol", met Highsmith in 1987 and the two remained friends for the rest of Highsmith's life. Nagy said that Highsmith was "very
Highsmith (album) Highsmith (album) Highsmith is an album by Craig Taborn and Ikue Mori. Pianist Craig Taborn and electronics player Ikue Mori first performed as a duo at the Village Vanguard in December 2016. "Taborn, in addition to his status as a top tier jazz pianist, is one of the more dynamic employers of electronics in his music." "Highsmith" was released by Tzadik Records in May 2017. An All About Jazz reviewer concluded that the album "takes the electro/acoustic marriage deeper, crafting a unique improvised sound." The "Chicago Reader" reviewer described the recording as "one of the best recordings" in Mori's career.