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Friday, August 29, 2008

Michael Jackson Turns 50!



Michael Jackson, one of the most talented artists of all time turned 50 today. The king of pop shared an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America" and basically let them know how he felt about turning 50.


Listen to the entire interview here





On his plans for his big day:

"Just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons -- before getting right back to work.


His greatest achievements (Songs) / Future plans:

Oh boy, that's a hard one," he said, before singling out "We Are the World," "Billie Jean" and "Thriller."

But Jackson was not content to rest on his laurels, saying, "I am still looking forward to doing a lot of great things."

He hopes to release new music and tour, though he doesn't have dates set.

"I am writing all the time," he said. "I love composing and the whole thing. But I am also raising my children and enjoying it and teaching them to ride bicycles and how to read. I love it."

On his kids:

Asked if he'd like his two sons and daughter to have the same sort of upbringing as him, he said he'd prefer to let them "enjoy their childhood as much as possible."

"I let them go to the arcade and go to the movies and do things," he said. "I want them to get to do the kind of things I didn't get to do. So, I fill them with a lot of enjoyment that way -- a lot of amusement. You know?

"I get pretty emotional when I see them having a wonderful time," he added, "when they are on a ride and they are screaming and they are happy. ... It makes me emotional, 'cause I see they are having a real good time."

Jackson said his kids "love music ... they are very much into the arts," but that, "I don't push them."


Watch one of the most memorable performances of Michael Jackson here:





Happy Birthday Michael!





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