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I think that Michael Jackson, just as an entertainer, as a figure who embodies the contradictions of black identity and the possibilities of R&B music in the '70s and '80s, will continue to be one of the most recognized and formidable human beings that we've ever produced in our tradition.

There is a strong demand for Michael Jackson's music and merchandise, and that will only increase as more material surfaces in the years following his death.

There is a certain comfort in waking up and finding that Michael Jackson is still the Big Story. At least it tells you that nothing horrible has happened in the world that would force them to move on to real news.

Michael Jackson is so unique, and I look up to him and try to imbibe as much from him and marry it to my own style.

If we all had a little bit of Michael Jackson in us, I think it would make the world a better place.

It was an amazing experience to work with Michael Jackson, who is a legend.

When you look at Michael Jackson, there's nobody who loves him in that family, nobody. If they did, they'd tell him he didn't have to do all that in order to be famous. All he has to do is keep doing his music and be himself. Michael's been a little touched for about 20 years, but somebody needs to pull him aside and tell him they love him.

The judge gave Michael permission to issue a statement. I think Jackson went way outside the bounds of the judge's intent. It will be interesting to see what the judge does tomorrow in court.

The thing about working with Peter Jackson is that, at the end of the day, he is a passionate artist.

It's terrible. How can we tell the world who the real Michael Jackson is?