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References
- ↑ Muscio, Inga (October 15, 2002). Cunt: A Declaration of Independence. Da Capo Press. ISBN 9781580050753. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". ingalagringa.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Firecracker Alternative Book Awards". ReadersRead.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2009.
- ↑ "Rose". Sevenstories.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
