My mum was never too keen on TV, so we kids all went to the library and got books out. Right from the start, I loved the works of Mark Twain. Every time I read about Tom Sawyer, I'd go out and do something low-level naughty, just like him.

"The Firm remained on the The New York Times' bestseller list for 47 weeks and became the bestselling novel of 1991. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1977 receiving a BS degree in accounting. The judge dismissed the libel case on September 18 2008 saying "The wrongful convictions of Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz must be discussed openly and with great vigor.

His books have been translated into 29 languages and publiJohn Grishamd worldwide. Released in 1991 it sold more than seven million copies.