talented but bizarre life
Spot on Long Island would like to introduce Mick Du Russel he is an entertainment writer who will be blogging for our site. Mick, will make his real debut in August but due to the untimely and sad passing of Michael Jackson we wanted to put up his thoughts on our sit
An End to A Talented but Bizarre Life
by Mick Du Ressel
My 17 year old daughter, SherriAnn, had just arrived at her senior prom when she heard the news. “Michael Jackson died!!!” was the text I received at home. “Just heard! I responded. SherriAnn had grown up idolizing Jackson, knowing and singing his songs. She was mesmerized by his incredible dancing as we all were. I could sense her sadness on what was to be a very happy day in her life.
Jackson’s talent was only tainted by his bizarre behavior that the world got used to hearing about. From the cute little boy who was the star in a very talented family to the man who refused to grow up, living in a Disneyland type mansion with exotic animals and rides. He had numerous plastic surgeries that altered his normal features. Several charges of child molestation halted a huge career that could have put him in an orbit that no one has ever reached before. Still, his fans remained loyal hoping for a comeback from the “King of Pop”. Now, that comeback will never happen. He now belongs to the ages.
“Michael Jackson died!!!” my daughter texted me. Yes SherriAnn, he did indeed pass away. The world is sorry. But the real Michael Jackson died many years ago.
Jim Scherley, 2 years ago
I am a fan and so is my daughter for many years. We have followed him for a long time and you are right the last few years have been awful . may M.J. find a peace now he never could find on earth! Nice post!