Patricia Cornwell

Patricia Cornwell is the author of the hugely successful series featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta.

From her 2007 Q & A with Rosanna Greenstreet for the Guardian:

What is your favourite book?

The Old Man And The Sea.

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What is the worst thing anyone's ever said to you?

'No wonder your father left you. You talk too much.' (My teacher said that to me when I was in the first grade.)

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Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Lincoln. Also Jesus, to see what he has to say about...[read on]

Learn about the novel Cornwell wishes she'd written.

--Marshal Zeringue