A Great Tragedy For A Tragic Figure

The Michael Jackson death is certainly a tragedy for a tragic figure. Back in the 80’s I new Jimmy Osmond, the youngest member of the Osmond’s, who was a concert producer and produced Michael Jackson in his concerts in Japan. Michael had a huge following in Japan. Jimmy told me about how really sad his personal life was. One time, he bought out an entire amusement park, so that he could actually go on some rides because he couldn’t be out in public in any way, and participate with others the way you and I do. So at that time Michael’s constant companion was a monkey. Jimmy said probably the saddest thing was to see Michael sit all alone on these thrill rides in a Japanese amusement park. The price of sane is one of the highest prices anybody must pay and to have it at such a young age as Michael did. The amount of programming and the demands of others and other people telling you what you are and who you should be is just a constant stream of soul deadening pressure. I have nothing but compassion for Michael Jackson and wonder who I might be if I lived under that kind of pressure. He was certainly one of a kind talent and certainly deserves to rest in peace.