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I find it pathetic that the author had deemed it unnecessary to meet Michael Jackson before she proceeded to psychoanalyze and write an entire book about him.
I suspect the truth is that she was unable to organize such a meeting.
In other words, why should her book give us any insight into a man that she has never met?
Michael Jackson does not deserve our pity. Why should he be pitied? He is a legendary musician who has seen more success and adoration than any other artist has seen while still alive. He continues to be idolized by millions of fans around the world, who even now eagerly await his next musical venture.
He is also a shrewd businessman, with a supportive family (dyfunctional though they may seem). Wherever he goes, people continue to gather, scream, cry and faint.
The truth of the matter is that none of us outside of his immediate circle actually know anything about Michael Jackson. We cannot assume he is a sad, troubled freak simply because he does not fit into our ideas of how a celebrity should look and act.
Hidden behind Ms. Jefferson's well-presented ramblings, is yet another attempt to cash-in on the troubles of a great musician.
Of course it would win the pulitzer prize! It fulfills all the criteria - an inconclusive, disjointed essay on a controversial topic.
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dnx_leo, February 22, 2007
I find it pathetic that the author had deemed it unnecessary to meet Michael Jackson before she proceeded to psychoanalyze and write an entire book about him.I suspect the truth is that she was unable to organize such a meeting.
In other words, why should her book give us any insight into a man that she has never met?
Michael Jackson does not deserve our pity. Why should he be pitied? He is a legendary musician who has seen more success and adoration than any other artist has seen while still alive. He continues to be idolized by millions of fans around the world, who even now eagerly await his next musical venture.
He is also a shrewd businessman, with a supportive family (dyfunctional though they may seem). Wherever he goes, people continue to gather, scream, cry and faint.
The truth of the matter is that none of us outside of his immediate circle actually know anything about Michael Jackson. We cannot assume he is a sad, troubled freak simply because he does not fit into our ideas of how a celebrity should look and act.
Hidden behind Ms. Jefferson's well-presented ramblings, is yet another attempt to cash-in on the troubles of a great musician.
Of course it would win the pulitzer prize! It fulfills all the criteria - an inconclusive, disjointed essay on a controversial topic.
(11 of 15 readers found this comment helpful)