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- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2017-06-16). "'Humor Me' LAFF Clip: Happy Fathers Day From Elliott Gould & Jemaine Clement". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ↑ Berk, Nancy (11 January 2018). "Humor Me Serves Up Heartwarming Family Comedy". Parade. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ↑ "Frances McDormand to Make Screenwriting Debut for 'The Omnivore's Dilemma'". Hollywood. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
