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Is there a citation for this seemingly bizarre claim: "In an interview in 1978 Daniel Manus Pinkwater revealed the hallucinogenic undertones clearly referenced throughout the story. Due to this interview the book was pulled from most libraries in Missouri in the early 1980s. Many believe the seagull was a reference to his older brother Steven "Seagull" Pinkwater." I can't find any reference to it anywhere other than here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.77.10.14 (talk) 20:24, 24 June 2014 (UTC)Reply