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Taylor, Sarah (18. august 2022). «In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire) - The Mancunion». mancunion.com (på engelsk). Besøkt 27. juni 2026. «Dan initially moved to Manchester as a student to study Law, dropping out after his first year but remaining in the city for a further year.»
