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- ↑ Renzhofer, Martin (24 Oct 2000). "Man Behind the Mask". The Salt Lake Tribune. p. B9. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ↑ Hurwitz, Matt (August 16, 2004). "He's the sound of silents". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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