Michael Jackson In His Own Words
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January 1994. MJ's surprise appearance at the NAACP awards and said 'I'm the victim of false allegations. Because not only I am presumed innocent. I am INNOCENT!
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Michael Jackson in His Own Words “I'm married to my fans. I'm married to God, to my children and to life” “I'm just like anyone. I cut and I bleed. And I embarrass easily” "The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation." MJ revealed who he was through his own artworks and personal writings: His self-portrait depicts a sad and shy little boy of his childhood.... (Pls roll down the Page to share your thoughts)
"I'd slit my wrists rather than hurt a child. I could never do that.
No-one will ever know how much these wicked rumours have hurt me."
Excerpts from the book "MJ in his own words" by Catherine Dinine, 1993- I wrote 'Will You Be There?' [Dangerous album] at my house, Never Land in California. I didn't think about it hard. I always feel that it's done from above. I feel fortunate for being that instrument through which music flows. I'm just the sourre through which it comes. I can't take credit for it because it's God's work. He's just using me as the messenger. I wake up from dreams, and go "Wow. put this down on paper." The whole thing is strange. You hear the words, everything is right there in front of your face... That's why I hate to take credit for the songs I've written. I feel that somewhere, someplace, it's been done and I'm just a courier bringing it out into the world. - I really believe that God chooses people to do certain things, the way Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci or Mozart or Muhammed Ali or Martin Luther King is chosen,.. I haven't scratched the surface yet of what my real purpose is for being here. I'm committed to my art. I believe that all art has as its ultimate goal that union between the material and the spiritual, the human and the divine. - That's what I'm here for really. It's like Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci. Today we can still see their work and be inspired by it. I'd like to just keep going and inspire people and try new things. - I feel that this world we live in is really a big, huge, monumental symphonic orchestra. I believe that in its primordial form, all of creation is sound and thai it's not just random - When composing the song 'Heal The World' it was my dream to hear it performed the way they [a boys' choir] just performed it... It took everything to keep me from crying. - I wanted to write a song, the type of song that I would buy if I wanted a rock song. That is how I approached it and I wanted the kids to enjoy it The next thing I can recall is the song being there. I think the gift is there naturally but the songs come through me. On 'Beat It', written & composed by MJ for 'Thriller' album - Quincy [Jones] made me drive all the way to my house, and he forced me to get the engineer in to do this song... and I made him wait in the other room. I was really embarrassed. I was in there, Singing my heart out. So finally, I was done. He came in, and I played it. And when it was over, he just loved it! He hugged me and said "This is the song we've been looking for". On 'Beat It' which was first unveiled to Quincy - In a crowd. I'm afraid. On stage, I'm safe, I'd sleep on stage if I could. - I spend alot of time with my songs. I want to make them perfect, really good. Each time I write a song, I think to myself that this has to be a Top Ten record. I have more trouble with the lyrics than the music, so I write a lot with Jermaine. All you need for a hit record is the right kind of feeling. I wnte about all kinda things. I write about an old man, a tree, what's happening in the world, a deer. I love writing so much I'd eat it, really. I love it (on the Jacksons' 10th anniversary) - I wrote 'Working day and night' which is autobiographical in a lot of ways. Though I did stretch a point to playing the part like I was married to this person and she's got me moving. - No matter what you do you are competing against your previous product and everybody expects more. - Every Sunday, I just have vegetable juice and I have to dance to recharge my emotional equilibrium. The fasting is good for me. It cleanses the system. - My biggest fear is being misquoted. One word can be cut into a statement and change the complete meaning and colouring of what was meant - I happen to be colour blind. I don't hire colour. I hire competence
 Another beautiful artwork by Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Speech, 2002 Exeter Football Club "Sadly, sadly, we live in a state of fear. (roll down to watch the video of MJ's Speech) GO ahead, right now. I mean it. Right now. Michael Jackson's speech at The 35th Annual Grammy Awards 1993: "
I don't read all the things written about me. I wasn't aware that the
world thought I was so weird and bizarre. But when you grow up as I
did in front of 100 million people since the age of five, you're
automatically different. My childhood was completely taken away from
me. There was no Christmas, no birthdays. It was not a normal
childhood. No normal pleasures of childhood. Those were exchanged for
hardwork, struggle and pain and eventual material and professional
success. But as an awful price, I cannot recreate that part of my
life. Nor will I change any part of my life. However, today when I
create my music, I feel like an instrument of nature. I wonder what
delight nature must feel when we open our hearts and express our
God-given talents. The sound of approval rose across the universe and
the whole world abounds in magic. Wonder fills our hearts what we have
glimpsed for an instance - the playfullness of life. And that's why I
love children and learn so much from being around them. I realize that
many of our problems today from the inner city crimes to large scale
wars and terrorism and our overcrowded prisons are a result of the fact
that children have had their childhood stolen from them. The magic,
the wonder, the mystery and the innocence of a child's heart are the
seeds of creativity that will heal the world. What we need to learn
from children isn't childish. Being with them connects us to the
deeper wisdom of life. Which is ever present and only asked to be
lived. The noble way to solutions that lie waiting to be recognized
within our own hearts. Today I would like to thank all the children of
the world, including the sick and deprived. I am sensitive to your
pain." - Michael Jackson | 
Books by MJ (in his own words), we recommend for your readings
MOONWALK by Michael Jackson (Hardcover - re-published Oct 13, 2009) Available from Amazon (US, UK) and bookstores ********************************************************************************* Reviewed from Amazon Readers: MoonWalk - A Must Read Autobiography (July 8, 2008) For all those people who choose to believe the crap that's written about Michael Jackson, I suggest you all take a look inside yourselves. This book Moonwalk is a a wonderful book giving Michael's point of view of his rise to fame, his family, and his relationships. This book was written in 1988, several years prior to the madness that surrounded him. I'm insulted that the people who are selling this book are actually selling it for 1 cent! That is ultimate disrespect for a person who has given us so much joy and great music for 40 years of his life. He deserves to be seen as a human being, not the freak that the media and the American public make him out to be! This other book that the so called critic is recommending "Be Careful Who You Love" is just another smear campaign. It's bad enough this man's life has been in shambles the past few years. But all the public wants to do is to continue to beat him into the ground until their's nothing left. Michael Jackson is simply a man who has tried all his life to help others. Now he's being crucified because of the lies of some very greedy people. Try reading all the facts before you continue to judge someone.
DANCING THE DREAM by Michael Jackson (Hardcover - Jul 1992) Available from Amazon (US, UK) and bookstores Reviewed from Amazon Readers:
Proof that Michael Jackson Is Very Intelligent & Loving, April 15, 2003 (Reviewed was Rated 5 star, Source Amazon) By: Nicole "rockinrenee" This was the most wonderful
book I have ever read. As soon as I heard about it I had to have it because I
have always been a huge Michael Jackson fan, and always will be. However,
though I expected it to be good. I did not expect this. The poems and essays
are so well thought out and beautifully written. The man has a true gift. Every
single work is filled with the joy of life and is a true inspiration. It has
even inspired me to start writing poetry, but I am not nearly as good as this.
They made me smile, laugh, and cry. Whenever I have a bad day I read either
"The Heart Said No" or "Grew Wings Without Me" or
"Trust" and they truly lift my spirit. There are also great essays
and poems about nature and animals like "When the Elephants March"
and "Look Again, Baby Seal." Also, there are poems about the love of
God. Furthermore you will discover how Michael really feels about children in
poems like "Children of the World," "On Children,"
"When Babies Smile," and "Wise Little Girl." This man is
the last person in the world that I would worry about being with children.
After reading this, I trust him not to hurt children more than I do myself! And
I adore children! This book is truly beautiful and will show the path of love
and righteousness to anyone who reads it. I would recommend this to someone
whether or not they have ever bought a Michael Jackson record. If you want to
be inspired beyond belief, read this. If you want to know who the REAL Michael
Jackson is, don't watch the news, read this.
By A Customer
This is Michael Jackson at his prime. It is a living proof that the man
is not only the greatest pop star that ever lived, he's the greatest
artist that ever lived.The book is printed 100% on glossy paper and has tons of pictures. It contains Jackson's observation on life, humanity, god, the world and children. It takes you places only Michael Jackson can.
So, in a word? Breathtaking. Get it right now!!!
By M. Giles Dancing the dream is a glimpse into the soul of Michael Jackson. It's a must have for any fan. It gives you a MUCH MUCH MUCH better idea of who he is than his 'autobiography' Moonwalk (which was little more than a recounting of his career). This book shows you the idealistic, perhaps naive, and sometimes sappy core of Michael. If you're looking for the world's best poetry or writings, this isn't it. But if you're looking for a glimpse of Michael Jackson's heart, if you want to escape the harsh realities of everyday life and indulge in the idealistic dreams of someone who genuinely looks for the good in the world, then this is the book for you. Any time I'm feeling down, I can always pick up this book and read a few pages and it always makes me feel better :)
By A Customer I always thought about Michael Jackson as a great singer, song/writer and dancer. This book shows that he is a great poet too. It also shows how gentle he is. I love this book! If you think that Michael is just a spoiled, creazy pop star, then this book will change your mind. My favorite poems are "But The Heart Said No" and "Love" BEAUTIFUL AND TOUCHING SPEECH
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