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Author Harper Lee, who has shunned publicity since the publication of her book To Kill A Mockingbird in 1960, has made a rare public appearance.
Lee, 79, stopped giving interviews after she won the Pulitzer Prize for her 1960 coming-of-age book, exploring racial prejudice in the American south.
The writer appeared in person to receive an award from the Los Angeles public library.
She was invited by Veronique Peck, the widow of actor Gregory Peck.
He won an Oscar for his starring role as lawyer Atticus Finch in the 1962 film version of the book and became a lifelong friend of Ms Lee.
The film's co-star Brock Peters, who played the black man falsely accused of rape, presented the award to her.
After receiving the award, Lee said: "I'll say it again. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart."
- "Harper Lee makes rare appearance," bbc news (via maud newton)
posted May 24, 2005 in print. 200320022001