Michael Jackson: Poetry in Motion

7 thoughts on “Michael Jackson: Poetry in Motion”

1. It seems to me that celebs often create their own hells by striving so very hard to maintain either (a) their privacy or (b) their allure as stars or (c) both by remaining aloof from the media/paparazzi/society. I wonder whether they could lessen their appeal to the curious by being as open and accessible as possible. At least for a good, long spell. Wouldn’t the public’s interest in such celebs wane the more familiar they are?

2. Thanks Drew? But I have to ask? What does ‘A R’ mean? I didn’t get that.

   Reading the articles covering his death, it makes me sick to think a human being was treated that way.

3. AtomicLeo: It’s A I R Jackson, like A I R Jordan.

4. Steve,

   Good Points. Unfortunately I don’t think it works quite that way. As with the cases of John Lennon and singer Selena, fans are too prone to over idolization of the stars they love. Neil Peart, drummer of the rock band, Rush, wrote in his latest book, “Road Show” (as well as the Rush song Limelight) the perils of celebrity, where well intentioned fans can become a frightening shadow, literally following stars to hotels and camping in the parking lots just to get a chance to meet their idols. It becomes an infringement of privacy as well as a haunting reminder of the obsessive behavior inherent in over zealous followers. Stars often retreat simply out of fear for their lives.

5. Thanks Steve!

6. “Air Jackson” – what a wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing that with us!

7. The gates of heaven? Not for that child molester.