Top 46 Quotes by Patricia Cornwell

I've never taken a scalpel to a dead body.

I've had people turn up to book signings with knives, with guns.

That's why I think the 'Scarpetta' series has worked so well because people like spending time with this character.

The biggest risk with a series that goes on this long is that you'll get bored with the character.

I won't put myself in a position where I'm vulnerable.

In my forties, my optimism was boundless. I had really good health and tremendous success which allowed me to do anything I wanted.