If
he is alive, he likely will remain well hidden for many years to come.
It would not wise for him to resurface. I can just imagine the unsavory
characters out there who would like nothing better than to make their
claim to fame by doing him harm – either with the pen or with the sword.
I
want what’s best for him; I want what he wants for himself. But I would
be remiss if I didn't say if he is alive, I would like to know he’s
alright.
I never got into the mania and hysteria. While I have
met celebrities of various genres – of course, none as great as he, I
made sure I did not behave unseemly. I could just hear my mom’s voice
say, “Don’t embarrass me little girl or bring shame on the family.” If
we are in a concert setting and the person or group was performing on
stage, I screamed my head off like the rest of the crowd, but if I was
fortunate enough to later meet them, either after the concert or in
some other venue, I conducted myself properly – did not want to lose
any cool-points. I find they are appreciative and more engaging when you do.
In
another space and time, it would be great to have a chat with Michael
about whatever he wants to talk about; it doesn’t have to be about his
life or music or anything like that, just the small things. I’m
grateful we have all of the great videos, interviews, memories and
dreams of him to comfort us and keep us warm in this sometimes cold
world.
He owes me nothing. He owes the world absolutely nothing.
He has already given so much. He spent his life with others in mind
doing what he could to make their world a little better, brighter. It
would be nice just to let him know that if he never performed again,
wrote another song or gave another interview he is SO loved and appreciated.