- by Jason Gregory
- Friday, August 29, 2008
- Photo by: PR Photos
- filed in: Pop
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Michael Jackson has said he plans to celebrate his 50th birthday later enjoying cake and cartoons with his children.
In an interview with Good Morning America, to be broadcast today, Jackson said he felt “very wise and sage” for a 50-year-old, “but at the same time very young.”
Speaking via phone line from his home in California, he spoke candidly about his career and insisted that he was still enjoying writing songs.
But the King of Pop, who has sold over 100 million albums during his career, spent much of the interview talking about his children, and the importance of them having a better childhood than him.
"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."
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Jackson said he let his three children – two sons and a daughter - "go to the arcade and go to the movies and do things. 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?”
As well as writing new music, Jackson said he hoped to tour once again – although he didn't specify what his immediate plans were.
“I have always loved show business and have always enjoyed making people happy through that medium. I love the celebration of music and dance and art. I just love it,” he said.
You can see Gigwise's Life In Pictures tribute to Michael Jackson on his 50th Birthday, HERE.
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- Happy Birthday Michael - good to hear from you!
- yes michael hows it goin brother happy birtday man hope the kids r fine ENGLAND S-O-T
- A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MICHAEL! i HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Sweden miss you!!!
- Hey michael happy birthday!!!!! to you hope u have a wonderful and special day whoever you spend it with. Reading the short interview with you about your children makes me smile and love you even more. Keep smiling, hold you head up high i can’t wait for the new album and the possible tour in the near future. Again michael have a great day enjoy yourself we all love and miss you xxxx
- Michael how much we have missed you and your come back,please come back and happy birthday,Nora Albania
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