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- ↑ Dave Kehr, "Several Lives Ruined Forever By Genetic Evil and Duct Tape," The New York Times, October 31, 2003.
- ↑ Kevin Thomas, "Stylish 'Animation' takes clever risks," The Los Angeles Times, October 31, 2003.
