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- ↑ Grogan, Leigh (2007-07-18). "Making of a model". The Sacramento Bee . Retrieved 2015-06-07.
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Casting Call Lures the Tall, Slim, Hopeful" August 17, 1998
- ↑ Miami Herald "Model Talent Search Goes Quickly" August 11, 2000
- ↑ How to Be a Working Actor by Mari Lyn Henry and Lynne Rogers 4th edition page 19 paperback