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149. In the Small World category -

Thu Aug 16, 2012, 03:57 AM

Aug 2012

I just shared a limo ride to the airport with David Cassidy this past July 2 when he was in Las Vegas. Actually, it was just part of a ride! The previous driver had accidentally dropped him off at the wrong terminal, and my ride picked him up. He had been waiting outside in the Vegas heat for 40 minutes but still managed to be gracious and pleasant.

As fate would have it, as soon as he sat down in the car, "Last Train to Claksville" came on the radio. His mood brightened and he spoke about his dear friend, Davy Jones, whose show he was actually covering for due to Jones's death.

Our conversation was brief, but I will remember him always as a very nice guy.

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CONFESS!!! Who was your childhood crush [View all] LynneSin Aug 2012 OP

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