Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jacksonwas an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music, dance and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth29 August 1958
CityGary, IN
CountryUnited States of America
fans world
I have the greatest fans in the world. I love them.. All of them, I really do.
pride who-i-am race
I'm a black American, I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am. I have a lot of pride and dignity.
awards rewards acclaim
I can tell you there are rewards that go far beyond money and public acclaim and awards.
believe world helping
I believe that through music we can help heal the world.
growing-up people age
I wasn't aware that the world thought I was so weird and bizarre. But when you grow up, like I did, in front of 100 million people since the age of 5, you're automatically different.
writing people negative
People write negatives things, cause they feel that's what sells. Good news to them, doesn't sell.
children records parks
And I remember going to the record studio and there was a park across the street and I'd see all the children playing and I would cry because it would make me sad that I would have to work instead.
hurt children wrists
Before I would hurt a child, I would slit my wrists.
dad father wish
I just wish I could understand my father.
expression meaning-of-life life-is
The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life.
wings life-is divine
When all life is seen as divine, everyone grows wings.
rounds
Who will dance on the floor in the round?
common-purpose joy understanding
Today we stand together all around the world, joined in a common purpose - to remake the planet into a haven of joy and understanding and goodness...
jobs children philosophical
I'm not trying to be philosophical, but I really think it's my job to help children. And I don't care if people laugh.