Post by MaryAnn Layton on Jul 10, 2010 22:35:57 GMT -5
Thanks to Norma for sharing these interviews from the JET Insider Newsletter, with four people who worked with Michael... it's so great to read postive, glowing comments about him, from people who actually knew what an amazing man he was.
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I'm especially touched with Michael Bearden's interview, because he was so very close to Michael and said this:
Q/ What impact has his death had on you and the way you live your own life?
A/ MJ's passing has transformed me forever. Moreover, his living had already changed me considerably. What could have been deemed corny by some who weren't as open as MJ, his constant talk of service and philanthropy and love for fellow man had a big major impact on the way I live my life today. I've embraced more of a service oriented focus in the way I approach my art. Everything I’m involved in now has to have a social redemptive value to it. He had many talks with me about humility and gratitude and I feel as if I’ve been validated by one of the greatest if not the greatest entertainer of my lifetime. There is something to be said for choosing to live your life by embracing love and making all of your daily choices in that light. It's been a very powerful awakening for me.
I know exactly what Bearden is talking about, as Michael's death was a powerful awakening for me too! And about this...
Q/ How do you think he'd like to be remembered?
A/ It's always difficult to answer these types of questions because one is forced to guess what's in a person’s mind and spirit. However, I can say with almost 100% certainty that it would have something to do with saving the planet. Healing the world and the part he played in helping to achieve that goal.
Reading what Bearden said, I'm so glad that from the very start, MJ's Army has strived to do just that... one of our missions being to heal the world and save the planet.
Thank you Michael, for your inspiration!
To go on to the next interview, where you see Prev1|2|3|4Next , click on Next.
myjet247.com/JETInsider/Music/Content.aspx?topic=Remember_the_Time&page=3
I'm especially touched with Michael Bearden's interview, because he was so very close to Michael and said this:
Q/ What impact has his death had on you and the way you live your own life?
A/ MJ's passing has transformed me forever. Moreover, his living had already changed me considerably. What could have been deemed corny by some who weren't as open as MJ, his constant talk of service and philanthropy and love for fellow man had a big major impact on the way I live my life today. I've embraced more of a service oriented focus in the way I approach my art. Everything I’m involved in now has to have a social redemptive value to it. He had many talks with me about humility and gratitude and I feel as if I’ve been validated by one of the greatest if not the greatest entertainer of my lifetime. There is something to be said for choosing to live your life by embracing love and making all of your daily choices in that light. It's been a very powerful awakening for me.
I know exactly what Bearden is talking about, as Michael's death was a powerful awakening for me too! And about this...
Q/ How do you think he'd like to be remembered?
A/ It's always difficult to answer these types of questions because one is forced to guess what's in a person’s mind and spirit. However, I can say with almost 100% certainty that it would have something to do with saving the planet. Healing the world and the part he played in helping to achieve that goal.
Reading what Bearden said, I'm so glad that from the very start, MJ's Army has strived to do just that... one of our missions being to heal the world and save the planet.
Thank you Michael, for your inspiration!