The first person I ever had a crush on was Michael Jackson. I was three years old, Thriller had just come out, and I lugged around a tiny notepad with MJ’s face on it wherever I went. This was back in 1982 during his brief hunky period, when his jheri curls caressed his not-too-bony cheeks, and his nose was, ya know, still there. Every P.Y.T. in the world wanted to moonwalk next to Michael in a graveyard, decked out in a single sequined glove and penny loafers.
Michael was a huge star before Thriller dropped. The Jackson 5, comprised of Michael and his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, were a super-group in their own right, with hit singles like “ABC,” “I’ll Be There,” and “I Want You Back.” Later on, he won over hordes of fans with his work in The Wiz and 1979′s Off The Wall, which produced such college dance party classics as “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” and “Rock With You.”
Even as his popularity shifted and his face changed drastically, Michael still made headlines. As a kid, I sat glued to the TV for both the “Black and White” video debut on FOX, and his statement about molestation allegations brought against him in 1993. His list of accomplishments and infamous incidents are endless: Bad, Captain EO, “Black Or White,” Bubbles the chimp, getting burned while filming a Pepsi commercial, dating Brooke Shields, his friendship turned feud with Paul McCartney, Neverland Ranch, palling around with Emmanuel Lewis and Macaulay Culkin, his changing skin color and face, his marriage (and divorce) to Lisa Marie Presley, financial troubles, his allegations of child abuse at the hands of his father to the molestation allegations brought against him. His life was a roller coaster of career highs and tragic, personal lows, and in recent years he seemed to be almost a ghost of his former self: pale, frail and barely there.
Michael is survived by his three children, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II, an unforgettable career, and legions of fans across the globe. While he’ll surely be remembered for the legal and personal drama that plagued his life, to fans Michael will always be that cocky and confident legend with the fast feet and the baby voice, who encouraged millions to look in the mirror and “make that change.”
I’ll miss him, we’ll miss him – weird ways and all.
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739 Responses to “R.I.P. King Of Pop: A Fan Remembers Michael Jackson”
My name ie Terry, I am extrodinary huge biggest fan of michael jackson and his family too. I heard all of his music, his mother and father, his brothers and sisters, his albums, interviews, movies, and the whole pictures of him and The Jacksons. When I heard the news from my Auntie who calls me on the phone and she told me miahel jackson passed away, so she told me to go look at the cnn news and see what happen to the king of pop, so i turned no the bet 106 and park then terrenc j gave everybody the news about him being pronouced dead and says michael jackson 1958 – 2009 and I was shocked and almost fainted, and couldn’t believe it,
cause I heard that he had a cardiac attack and died in the afternoon after they’ve rushed him to the ULCA medical hospital center. So during the saturday night, I sat down and hear the song that he made is heal the world I use to lead this when I was a young little boy at the age of 8, I was just sitting, thinking about him, and sung along with him until I was touched and I felt really, really sad. Then the keys started to change, til the choir starts joining with Michael and sung “heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race”, and it hits me and I started to cry and my tears ran down my face, cause I thought that was pretty and beautiful and that is why I lost my extrodinary biggest fan in my longtime life. Before I end this speech… I want thank God for letting Michael being my teacher and my hero in my lifetime
I love you Michael, I wish you were here survived from cardiac arrest, and the rest of the whole entire Jackson family, I love you, too. Thank very very much. Remember… KING OF POP FOREVER!
It was a shocker to hear that Michael Jackson died. I was at work and I overheard people in line talking about it. I didnt believe it at first, but when I went home just about all the music channels and news stations were playing his music and reporting about what happened. It was so crazy I still could’nt believe it. I remember being a child growing up to his music trying to immitate his dance moves and sing his songs. Although i’m only a teenager now I still try to sing his songs and immitate his moves. Michael Jackson was very misunderstood. There is a reason for doing everything and although some of the stuff that Michael did we did not fully understand, he did, he knew what he was doing. People should’nt have judged him for what he did and giving him nicknames such as “Wacko Jacko”. I believe that Michael Jackson is a beautiful person and the accomplishments that he made on this earth were outstanding. I love you Michael Jackson and your music. It will forever live on and so will you. You may not have gotten to perform your 50 shows on earth, but i know for sure that you are performing up there in heaven for god. Your an amazing person and I’m glad that you dont have to worry about any of the stress or problems that you may have been going through while you were living. My condolences go out to the Jackson Family and may you Rest In Peace Michael Joe Jackson.
The first time i ever danced – ever – was to Billie Jean. It was 1982 and I was 4. It was me, my cousin, and my grandma! His music appealed to everyone – and changed my life forever.
I always knew Michael was beautiful and talented, since i saw THRILLER for the very first time at the age of 10. That was 7 years ago. His music, dance moves, and words made the world go ’round, and we all thrived on his talent and love.
The fact that Michael Jackson is gone has brought the world to their knees. From country to country, person to person, Michael Jackson will be loved, cherished, and adored as he was during his sucessful years.
We love you so very much Michael.Youve changed the world forever and beyond.
Please rest in peace and paradise.
Well, Well, Well, Another day wasted on Michael Jackson’s website! Get over it fools! He will be nothing more than a dead, rotting corpse, in six months! Nothing more than food for earthworms, and other vermin! This man(if that’s what he really was) was a child molester, and a pervert! Money bought his way out of an indictment! Time and a coroner’s inquest, will also prove, that he was a drug addict! He was nothing more than a sick freak! Thankfully gone, and hopefully, forgotten!
Micheal was genuine and sophisticated in his own way and he will not be forgotten. No one can or will replace him, and he will forever remain in our hearts as the King of Pop !!!
You say the first person that you ever had a crush on was Michael Jackson.Well,the first person i ever loved was Michael Jackson.i was aout 12 or 13 years old when i really started too like Michael Jackson and by the time i was 15 years old i was in love with him.I kno wit sounds silly but i cant help myself.I’m now 18 years old and now thats he’s gone i miss him even more.His music will live on 4ever and ever.
“People can always have a judgment about anything you do.So it doesn’t bother me.Everything can be starnge to someone (Michael Jackson).”
To Kate Spencer and the rest of the world who thinks that Michael Jackson is weird.Just because he did things that you wouldn’t do or things that you don’t do it doesn’t make it weird,it makes him different and different is not weird
i am still in shock that Michael Jackson is gone. he was a part of my life since i was 5.my child hood singing Petals, grammar school singing All i do is think of you, high school with thriller, adult life with Butterflies. i don’t remember a time in my life when he wasn’t there. I will never forget you Michael.
I was in shock when I heard that the king of pop Michael Jackson was gone. I was in the car and they were playing alot of his songs and was wondering why until they finally said he was gone from cardiac arrest when I heard it my jaw dropped. I called everyone I knew to tell but of course they knew before me. I can remember when i was a child dancing to his music with my friends in our room and having tons of posters and other things hung in my room. He was my favorite and I always loved everything he did even if he just stood there or danced. He was and always will be the best singer,dancer, and performer of all time. I will miss him very much and I want to give my blessing to his family and friends. We lost a great performer and his music and performances will always be in my heart forever. Rest in Peace Michael King of Pop I love you and will miss you very much.
My regards to the family. I wish I could hug his kids. Some people leave too soon. We don’t have control over when we exit out of this world. I hope he’s gone to a better place,because this world seems so complex. Why did people care about his deep secrets such as his intimacy. That was no one’s business. I know that was painfull to him. We will miss you. I love you and thanks for your talents.
Hi I am a huge Michael Jackson fan. I grew up listening to him. Some did not understand him, but he was a BEAUTIFUL person, inside as well as out. He never believed he was nice looking so it drove him to change. I just want him to rest and be able to realize what a wonderful person he really was. His music will live forever, I listen to it all the time, the world just seems so different now. Michael was so gifted and he touched the lives of all he met. His music and memory will go on forever!!!
I can remember seeing Michael as a little girl with the Jackson 5. I thought I was in heaven. What I cannot stand is the fact that for all the good he has done, some of the public only concentrate on the negative aspects of his life. So much good can be accomplished if we all take a page from his book of life. Michael you will be truly missed and never forgotten. To your family stay strong. This too will pass. May God bless you and yours.
When remember tellin people that Michael Jackson was singing about me in his video, Liberia Girl because I’m from Liberia. Michael will surely be missed by his fans all around the world. I people can just focuse on the good he has done instill of what took his life, things will be all right. All you hear about is his drugs problems why can’t they let his soul rest ? Michael Jackson had a gift from God, and noone could take it from him. He was talented. Enough, is enough people! R.I.P. MJJ!
What i cannot understand is why they still cant leave michael alone with the negatives that is dished out in the media,michael was loved by so much worldwide,he did so much,cared so much,he shared his god given talent on the stage, with deep messages in his songs.I will always remember michael for the kind and gentle person we all got to know.No one can hurt him no more,the way they did.Michael your name , your music and your dancing will live on forever,you were the king.No one can take away the legacy he earned for loving his music and sharing it with the world.
Please disregard the first comment that I made, it was send by mistake . Michael Jackson is surely going to be missed by his fans around the world. People need to focus on the good things he did for Africa, and the children around the world. Michael was a gifted person. I hope that news media can stop talking about him in a horrible way. He will always be remember as the KING OF POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you MJJ, REST IN PEACE. May God be with your children!
Michael Jackson will never be forgotten. We Love you.
i love you michael jackson .
you are qone but never forqotten .
- Gone Too Soon .
When I heard Michael died I could not believe it. He had AMAZING talent that noone ,not even the best entertainer, could master.I LOVED all of his songs.My favorite has to be “All I want to say is that they don’t really care about us”. I am deeply sorry for the Jackson family.This is a BIG loss for all of us.Even though he is gone I still get excited when I hear his music.Michaels apperance has changed alot over the years but his heart and soul has not.Oh Michael you left us too soon.It all felt like a nightmare I would soon recover from but this nightmare has not even ended.May the Lord be with his kids and family.Because I know he is watching over all of us and he is rocking in heaven!!!!!!LONG LIVE THE KING OF POP.He still lives in my heart and he will always be there FOREVER AND EVER!!!!! We love you Michael Jackson and we ALWAYS HAVE!!!!!
I would like to say that the world has lost a music icon that cannot be replaced. At first when I heard the news from friends at school I thought it was some a vicious and mean rumor. When I got home I heard the words on the news “Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50″. I could not breathe and was so sad. At first I thought what is wrong with me because I have never met him or had the chance to see him in concert yet was looking forward to his comeback tour, but what I felt was total sadness over his death. It upsets me that people made him guilty of molesting kids, which he was cleared of all charges and made fun of his appearance and called him names like wacho jacko. I am so upset by this because I feel that our society is wrong to judge people based on their looks and that it is only ok for women to love children but it is not excepted when men love kids. Why is it ok for women to be nurturing and to love kids but it’s not socially exceptable for men? Why do we except the macho type guy but we don’t except loving men? Why do we focus so much on looks, but we don’t see someone for who they really are? I wanted to believe that this country accepted people for who they are and when we tell kids to treat people how we want to be treated and not to name call that we would embrace that and follow our own advice. Yet people ridiculed Michael Jackson and accused him of unspeakable things. I am very sad that our country is like this and that it is socially exceptable to not have a love for kids and people. I love kids and people just like Michael Jackson did too. I am very sad that he was unable to begin and complete his comeback tour and leaves behind three kids. I think that we need to take a look at how we view celebrities and ourselves. We need to make a change or else more celebrities and people will die the way Michael did. I feel terrible that his kids, family and friends, and fans are without Michael Jackson. He never seemed weird to me and I understood why he tried to look a certain way. We should be ashamed of ourselves for talking bad about celebrities and making them and ourselves think that we have to look a certain way and that we cannot love kids for how great they are and not wanting to grow up. Who wants to grow up when being a child is so great? I wish I could have met him and seen him in concert. All I want is for him, his family, and friends to be at peace and for the world to take a look at how we treat people and to have values that we can teach kids that we stand by. May he rest in peace even though 50 is way to young to die.
I LOVE MICHAEL&MISS HIM SO MUCH.HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WE ALL LOVE YOU MIC RIP I WILL REMEMBER TILL THE DAY I GO HOPEFULLY I WILL MEET U LOVE YOU.
EVEN THOUGH I WAS BORN IN 1997, AND SOME PEOPLE SAY HOW YOUNG PEOPLE DON’T KNOW NOTHIN ABOUT HIM..BUT ALL U HAD TO KNOW WAS HIS NAME TO KNO WHO PEOPLE WERE TALKING ABOUT AND HOW MUCH HE MEANT TO THE WORLD..MICHAEL JACKSON WAS AND STLL IS THE BEST ARTIST THAT I HAVE EVER LIVED AND I WILL MIS IM VERY MUCH..MR.MICHAEL JCKSON I HOPE UR LIFE ON EARTH WAS PEACEFUL..AND I HOPE DAT I SEE U SOME DAY N HEAVEN ALON ITH THE REST OF UR WONDERFUL FAMILY.
Michael Jackson. I will miss you forever. You are one of last talented individual in the history of the world. If people didn’t realize that before you left, they do realize it now. Sincerely, Dana McPhaul ~ A true fan.
IM SORRY FOR THE FAMILY&CHILDREN.ALL MY LOVE AND BLESSINGS WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE MICHAEL HE WILL NEVA BE REPLACED YOUR LEGACY WILL FOREVER LIVE HE WILL NEVER BE DEAD I MEAN PHYSICAL YES BUT HIS SOUL WILL ALWAYS LOOK DONW ON US AND SMILED U MAST NOT JUDGE MICHAEL HE IS THE MOST SWEETEST MAN ON EARTH WHO EVER LIVED.I LOVE MICHAEL I ALWAYS WILL
GENIUS!!! you exemplify it in all meaning! we love you…I am sorry you were misunderstood for so long. You are a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless you MJ! may you lay in the greenest of all pastures…I miss you very much. The world mourns the absence of your presence but you will remain Forever in our thoughts and Hearts! May you have Peace in your Paradise.
When i heard that THE KING OF POP die i was shocked and burst in to tears, i literally cried the whole day beacuse it was to hard to believe. Michael jackson bought a mew meaning to the music , he puts his soul, mine , and talent in the songs that he’s sings. The one song i would never forget is BILLIE JEAN thats song ot stuck in to my mine forever. Where ever Michael Jackson is he will always be remember by his loving fans in hearts. RIP THE KING OF POP you will always be remembered….
From the time I was born, my family listened to the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson and when I was about 5, Thriller came out and that was the only thing I listened too… I loved michael!! and followed him for years. So when I had children, my oldest son came to me and said mom do you now a song called smooth criminal and another thriller???? I had to break out the old tapes and show my 2 boys the whole thriller dance. They were so amazed, and they love Michael Jackson just like I did.From then on we watched him together. We loved everthing he stood for. We were hit hard by the news and we feel for his family…. R.I.P. Michael Jackson you are the king and will never be forgotten……
My earliest memories are singing and dancing to Michael Jackson’s music. I was so smitten with him I swore that one day I was going to marry him. Michael was a gifted and talented person who touched many people with his music. I feel with his passing I have lost a part of my youth! Although michael may not be here in body his music will live on forever and inspire many generations to come. One day I will watch my children dance and sing to the same michael jackson music I grew up with. My prayers go out to his family and children. Michael you will be deeply missed but never forgotten. We LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!! R.I.P
I took songs from MJ albums and created my very own TRIBUTE….
I am “OFF the Wall” while I “SHAKE MY BODY DOWN” (to the GROUND) so “DONT STOP TIL U GET ENOUGH”, cause i wanna “ROCK WIT U” then u can say “SHE’S OUTTA MY LIFE” but I “CAN’T HELP IT”..It’s the falling in LOVE that makes me “WANNA be starting sumthing” and have u saying “THE GIRL IS MINE”, when i’m a “THRILLER”, & let u “BEAT IT” then found out about “BILLIE JEAN” u try to say it was yr “HUMAN NATURE” & that you wanted this “P.Y.T” 2 be “THE LADY IN YR LIFE”…
And yu were “BAD” but it’s “THE WAY U MAKE ME FEEL”, like a “SPEED DEMON” even your “LIBERIAN GIRL” yet you say were “JUST GOOD FRIENDS” then i say yr “ANOTHER PART OF ME” while you talk to the “MAN IN THE MIRROR” yet “I JUST CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU” even after “DIRTY DIANA” cause you’re a “SMOOTH CRIMINAL” who won’t “LEAVE ME ALONE” when we were “IN THE CLOSET” you told friends “SHE DRIVES ME WILD” and “REMEMBER THE TIME” you said “CAN’T LET HER GET AWAY” …..you said that we will “HEAL THE WORLD” no matter if it’s “BLACK OR WHITE” the knock on the door came you said “WHO IS IT” and “GIVE IN TO ME” i rasked “WILL YOU BE THERE” you said “KEEP THE FAITH” and I did….NOW you’re “GONE TO SOON” & i’m “DANGEROUS” makes me wanna “SCREAM” cause “THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT US” you were a “STRANGER IN MOSCOW” and “THIS TIME AROUND” you sang “EARTH SONG” to make us “COME TOGETHER” and realize that “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” taking us back to “CHILDHOOD” while all along being “TABLOID JUNKIES” and 2 “BAD” it was “HIStory” about “LITTLE SUSIE” that made us “SMILE” and then we saw “BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR” from the “MORPHINE” given by your “SUPERFLY SISTER” making all see “GHOSTS” asking “IS IT SCARY? you were UNBREAKABLE even a HEARTBREAKER thought you were even INVINCIBLE” at times but it’s the “BREAK OF DAWN” and “HEAVEN CAN WAIT” til you “ROCK MY WORLD” giving me “BUTTERFLIES” that leaves me “SPEECHLESS” like being shocked by “2000 WATTS” just to see that “YOU ARE MY LIFE” i begged please “DON’T WALK AWAY” you asked for “PRIVACY” you even “CRY” for “THE LOST CHILDREN” and “WHATEVER HAPPENS” you felt “THREATENED” …
So go on “EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD” because “YOU CAN’T WIN” against the “SUNSET DRIVER” who is “SCARED OF THE MOON”…”WE ARE THE WORLD” and “WE ARE HERE TO CHANGE THE WORLD” life was a “CHEATER” doing it’s “MONKEY BUSINESS” and said “SOMEONE PUT YOUR HAND OUT”, “ON THE LINE” so that you “WON’T FALL AGAIN”, “IN THE BACK” with the “BEAUTIFUL GIRL” telling her “THE WAY YOU LOVE” her because “WE’VE HAD ENOUGH” i pray you got “ONE MORE CHANCE”……R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson 29/08/1958-25/06/2009 ???~???
KNC 26-06-2009
As a dancer for 12 years Michael Jackson was a big inspriation to me and friends at dance. My sister and i have grown up listening to his music. his music will never be dated! But now he has the childhood that he never had on earth. Rest in peace MJ we will miss you!!
MICHAEL JACKSON WAS AND ALWAYS BE THE KING OF POP WE ALL MOURN TODAY FOR THE DEATH OF THE KING OF POP HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
“IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY AND MEMORIES A LANE I’D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU BACK HOME!”
u’ll will be miss micheal jackson,and always in mind my heart.i mit been born in 1985 but i still remember my mom playing all his songs and he was the best charmin and really cute looking guy,god bless u and ur family micheal and may u r,i,p always love u gena1985
I was sitting in class..my brother sent me a text just plainly saying, “Michael Jackson just died…no joke” I couldn’t wait to get out of class and get on my cell or get home to the T.V. I called my cousin and she said the same thing..he died.
I was about 3 or 4 and my dad put on a record and handed me the album cover..It had this thin, sleek, handsome young man adorned in a white suit with a majestic little tiger nestled in the crook of his lap. Thriller. Then I heard it…the music…I was mezmerized by the sound of his distinct voice and the beats that led it along. This is when he became mine, just like he has become so many’s. Although I never met him or went to a concert I feel that he was a part of my life. His songs have comforted, inspired, and soothed my soul. They remind me of happier times in my life..times with my father dancing in the living room, trying my hardest to hit the mark as he would, almost breaking my neck to do it. Who knew you could care for someone you never even met. May you rest in peace, Michael. You will be remembered in so many hearts forever. ~
michael jackson was my idol ,when i found out that michael jackson died it hurt me and if i was in heaven just to see him i would give him my soul for him to be alive today and forever
michael jackson was my idol ,when i found out that michael jackson died it hurt me like a wave and if i was in heaven just to see him i would give him my soul for him to be alive today and forever ,and i dont care if im in heaven and not michael , michael is a legend who will be watching over all of us who payed r respects to the king of pop.also if michael jackson hadet been alive at all .Who will had given us the color skinny jeans ,the moonwalk,zipper jackets ,those incredable dance moves in all his music videos and the incredable volcals of the jackson 5 .This death of this person who we cared about alot has died ,but we will always remeber him and if i was a sister of michael jackson i will be the one crying the most out of everybody who cared about michael jackson.But im not a sister of him but i know that janet and his other sisters will be crying as much as i did when i heard that my idol,the king of pop has died .
I will and forever miss michael jackson R.I.P
samantha
I know that Micheal Jackson was the #1 king of pop we will forever love what Micheal has done to this great world we live in. I thank Micheal Jackson because he brought the whole world together. No one will ever forget Micheal Jackson. He wrote the best pop music we know. I thank him for everything he has done for us and give his family the best of luck.
i will greatly miss you michael jackson you are the greatest pop singer and dancer of the world.. my best friend and i used to dance to school halls and sing to your songs of the our schools in cherry hill, nj while other kids looked with smiles . my best friend passed away in 2004 . may she meet you now.. her name is melissa marquart= former (meeker)she loved to dance your moves all the time.. i sang with her in joy of a next album that was gonna come out in those years .. 1981 thru now .. we will miss you the greatest #1 pop star that ever was .. many hugs for the family . lets make it a better place to be in.. with all the love ,melissa and me ….. and other fans..
I LOVE MICHAEL SONGS AND HE IS STILL IN MY HEART R.I.P YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGETTEN
ok well its been about 2 weeks or more since you have died! and i still think that its just a nightmare that never ends…….. but now im finally realizing that its not a dream its just a nightmare that came true! i still wish that someone could go back in time and save him.! this really sucks to because i started listing to your music and really getting into it 10 days before you died! i wanted to go to one of your concerts to
this really sucks we lost a POP legan!
well i hope you R.I.P. Michael Jackson! <3
WE LOVE YOU!!!!! AND WE MISS YOU!!
( june 25, 2:15 north ) ( worst day of my life! )
When Michael passed away it was to the forums that I turned to, to try to find answers….. and friends. However, I was so saddened to find so many others like my self struggling with their grief, bourne out of the sheer frustration and anger over the way he passed away and the length of time it is taking to get any answers. I wanted to do something……but what – a ‘call to arms’ went largely ignored. It was after a long evening with an old friend, to whom I poured my heart out , and who subsequently suggested that the best way to cope with grief is to put your feelings on paper. I thought about this and thought – “well if it can work for me, perhaps it will help some of you guys”. I also thought that there are books ON MICHAEL, but none about us, his fans, the people who have been there with him through thick and thin, happy times….and sad
Here’s the idea. I would love to do a book – Working @*&@+%#&##$*%*~ le as above ‘Michael – by his fans, for his fans’. It will simply consist of YOUR STORIES!! This will take the format of
First paragraph Your name and the country you are from, what you do for a living, your age (not obligatory) and how long you have been a fan for MJ.
Second paragraph What Michael means to you. Have you ever met him / seen him? If so when & how? Do you have any amusing stories to tell in regards to Michael (these can be things that happened at concerts or going to ‘meet and greets’ or any other sort of ‘Michaeling’ you have been doing! Where were you when you heard of his demise? How has his death impacted on you / your family? How have you coped, have you got any tips you can give to any other fans to help cope with the grieving process? If you have done any poems, please include them
Third paragraph Do you have a message you wish to convey to his children and his family?
I would also be grateful if you could send me any pictures you have of anything that you have or have done that Involves Michael. These could even take the form of drawings you have done.
The idea is that all the stories you guys send me into will be organized into a book (possibly ‘coffee table’ sized) and divided up into chapters according to countries / continents. Each fan whose story is included will have their own page and ‘photoalbum’. However, obviously I wont be able to fit everybody’s story in, so for those not included I have got the services of a graphic artist who will take their photo’s and turn them into a mosaic picture of Michael (which will grace the back cover). These fans will then be given the opportunity to purchase a copy of the picture, along with the precise position of their pictures within it. The proceeds of the sales of the book will be going to the Neverland Hope Charity, along with the sales of the Photo-Mosaic. For those who havent heard of the Neverland Hope Fund, please go to http://www.neverlandhopefund.com, for more details. I can not impress that this is a book about you, so I am desperately relying on your stories & photo’s guys – please, please send them in.
At the time or writing I have also been in contact with Deborah Campsie Kunesh (the lady behind http://www.reflectionsonthedance.com) and she has given me the big thumbs up for the project along with helping me to set up a website (details of which I will post when completed). I have also got the help of one of Michaels closest friends – Mark Lester! He is godfather to all of Michaels children and has also taken a bit of a beating from the Press recently due to his *`$#~#&+_!)^~!_ ertion that he could be Pariss father!! However, in spite of all of this, he is an all round good guy and does have Michaels best interests at heart, that is why he is helping me with this book
I will say one other thing – please, please dont rush it. This has to be from the heart!! The whole idea is to show the world what type of person a ‘Michael Jackson Fan’ is. I also know that it will be painful and for that I apologise but hopefully (in a year or so’s time) it will be worth it when you can read your story along with others in print!!
Please email your stories/photo’s to: deborahlongshaw73@msn.com
Once again thank you – I would like to think Michael would approve!!