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- ↑ Shapiro, Andrea (1 February 2002). "Borrowers must commit to 'Sixteen Decisions'". The Santa Fe New Mexican. p. 86.
- ↑ "Interview: To Catch a Dollar Director Gayle Ferraro On Just Going For It". IndieWire. March 2011.
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