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- ↑ Huston, Johnny Ray. "Full-color Burners", San Francisco Bay Guardian, July 13, 2006. (p. 70)
- ↑ L. Aronsky, Rory (April 14, 2005). "Piece by Piece". Film Threat . Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ↑ Harvey, Dennis (December 6, 2005). "Piece By Piece". Variety . Retrieved January 31, 2024.
