Post by MaryAnn Layton on Oct 17, 2009 3:20:26 GMT -5
Hi all,
I am VERY excited... less than 2 weeks away and we get to see our dear sweet Michael on the big screen, doing what he loves best! Today, Oct. 16th, Oprah did a short interview with Kenny Ortega who produced This Is It, and who was also a long time friend of Michael's, having worked with him on his previous tours and videos. I really like Kenny because it's so obvious he loved Michael very much.
Kenny shared some nice personal experiences; for instance, that Michael LOVED to laugh. Michael could laugh really loudly, and sometimes would even get down on the floor and slap the floor as he laughed And when Michael had an idea in the middle of the nite, he would call sleeping Kenny and ask if he was awake to write something down. Kenny would say yes, he was awake, and Michael would say "No you're not!" Then they would argue back and forth
Kenny also said that since Michael was on a roll with the rehearsals, he was also inspired to write and record new material too! Michael complained that he couldn't sleep because all these new ideas were coming to him and he had to record them and work on them right away. When Kenny suggested that he wait until they were in London and the concerts were already starting, Michael said "No, I can't wait! God is giving me these ideas and if I don't do something with them, he'll give the ideas to Prince! (the entertainer) LOL This just shows how driven Michael was.
What was really neat to see was brand NEW movie footage! WOW! Michael not only does brand new moves we've never seen before, but looks absolutely AMAZING and so energetic! He also looks so damn SEXY! Yes Michael, you do
I don't think we even realize how amazing this movie will be! Even Oprah said, after privately watching about 10 minutes of it, that she had never seen anything like it before! By the way, I've already invited Michael to come with me on Oct. 28th We are going to have a BLAST!
I love you more,
Mal
I am VERY excited... less than 2 weeks away and we get to see our dear sweet Michael on the big screen, doing what he loves best! Today, Oct. 16th, Oprah did a short interview with Kenny Ortega who produced This Is It, and who was also a long time friend of Michael's, having worked with him on his previous tours and videos. I really like Kenny because it's so obvious he loved Michael very much.
Kenny shared some nice personal experiences; for instance, that Michael LOVED to laugh. Michael could laugh really loudly, and sometimes would even get down on the floor and slap the floor as he laughed And when Michael had an idea in the middle of the nite, he would call sleeping Kenny and ask if he was awake to write something down. Kenny would say yes, he was awake, and Michael would say "No you're not!" Then they would argue back and forth
Kenny also said that since Michael was on a roll with the rehearsals, he was also inspired to write and record new material too! Michael complained that he couldn't sleep because all these new ideas were coming to him and he had to record them and work on them right away. When Kenny suggested that he wait until they were in London and the concerts were already starting, Michael said "No, I can't wait! God is giving me these ideas and if I don't do something with them, he'll give the ideas to Prince! (the entertainer) LOL This just shows how driven Michael was.
What was really neat to see was brand NEW movie footage! WOW! Michael not only does brand new moves we've never seen before, but looks absolutely AMAZING and so energetic! He also looks so damn SEXY! Yes Michael, you do
I don't think we even realize how amazing this movie will be! Even Oprah said, after privately watching about 10 minutes of it, that she had never seen anything like it before! By the way, I've already invited Michael to come with me on Oct. 28th We are going to have a BLAST!
I love you more,
Mal