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
Wally Highsmith Wally Highsmith Walter "Buzz" Highsmith (August 27, 1943) is a former American Football League, Canadian Football League, World Football League and National Football League offensive lineman and Grey Cup champion. Highsmith started his career with the Denver Broncos of the AFL, playing 23 games in 2 seasons. He next played with the Montreal Alouettes for 2 years and 22 games, winning the Grey Cup championship in 1970. He then headed to the Houston Oilers of the NFL for a 1-year and 9 -game stay. 1973 saw him back in Montreal, playing only 1 game. The Memphis Southmen of the new