Michael Jackson Quotes

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009)

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Michael Joseph Jackson (29 August 1958 – 25 June 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, businessman, and philanthropist. Often referred to by the honorific nickname "King of Pop", Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion for over four decades, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture.

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Birth Name: Michael Joseph Jackson

Also Known As: The King of Pop • King of Pop

Alternative Names: Michael Joe Jackson • MJ • M.J. • M. J. • The King • King of Music

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When I saw him move I was mesmerized. I've never seen a performer perform like James Brown and right then and there I knew that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

What about sunrise, what about rain?
What about all the things that you said we were to gain?
What about flowering fields, is there a time?
What about all the dreams that you said was yours and mine?

If all of the people in Hollywood had plastic surgery and went on vacation, there wouldn't be a person left in town.

Just doing as well as you did last time is not good enough.

I'm just like anyone. I cut and I bleed and I embarass easily.

You can't believe it, you can't conceive it,
And you can't touch me, 'cause I'm untouchable,
And I know you hate it, and you can't take it,
You'll never break me, 'cause I'm unbreakable.

My attitude is if fashion says it's forbidden, I'm going to do it.

How many victims must that be? Slaughtered in vain across the land,
And how many strugles must that be?
Before we choose to live the profits plan
Everybody sing-
Every day create your History,
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty.

Some things in life they just don't wanna see But if Martin Luther was livin' He wouldn't let this be.

I always wanted to do music that influences and inspires each generation. Lets face it, who wants mortality?

I’m a perfectionist; I’ll work until I drop.

All the colors of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly,
Yes, it's alright,
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice,
Spread the word and try to teach the man
Who's hating his brother when hate won't do,
When we're all the same,
'Cause the blood inside me is inside of you.

"I am especially fond of the scene where Diana asks, "What am I afraid of? Don't know what I'm made of . . ." because I've felt that way many times, even during the good moments of my life."

A wish is more than a wish, it's a goal. It's something your conscious and subconscious can help make reality.

I'm starting with the man in the mirror,
I'm asking him to change his ways;
And no message could have been any clearer,
If you wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change!