The magic, the wonder, the mystery and the innocence of a child’s heart are the seeds of creativity that will heal the world.

I'm not a comedian. I'm not a show host. I'm a musician. That's why I've turned down offers to host the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards. Is it really entertaining for me to get up there and crack a few weak jokes and force people to laugh because I'm Michael Jackson, when I know in my heart that I'm not funny?

No! Once the music plays, it creates me. The instruments move me, through me, they control me. Sometimes I'm uncontrollable and it just happens - boom, boom, boom! - once it gets inside you.

Sensationalism seems to sell more than wonderful-positive news.

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

As corny as it sounds, natural highs are the greatest highs in the world. The stars, the mountains, children, babies smiling are just magic.

I don't understand why the press is so interested in speculating about my appearance, anyway. What does my face have to do with my music or my dancing?