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- ↑ "Nicola Correia-Damude, Adam DiMarco, Carlos Gonzalez-Vio, Sydney Scotia, Gregory Prest, Paolo Santalucia, Chris Robinson, Kwasi Thomas, Andrew Wheeler, Sharon Crandall, Vanessa Lauren Fox". Academy.ca. February 22, 2023.
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- ↑ Dean Young, "The Humble Hustle of Comedian Chris Robinson". Toronto Guardian, November 1, 2016.
- ↑ Jessica da Cunha, "Chris Robinson’s debut comedy album “Gut Bussa” is now streamable!". Toronto Guardian, June 11, 2020.
