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" My mom used to take me down to the Jersey Shore when I was 7, 8, 9 years old. I can remember being down in that area - Belmar, Seaside Heights, Asbury Park and all those places that I went back and revisited. "

David Cassidy

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" As a father, I do everything my dad didn't do. My son Beau's birth changed my life. "

" My mother gave up a good part of her career to look after me. "

David Cassidy

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Mother

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" I've really sensed that people have an affection for me. "

David Cassidy

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