Quotes about Jackson

I leave the hip thrusts to Michael Jackson. Votes: 4

Everything Michael Jackson does on stage is exactly right. Votes: 4

I feel very fortunate to be compared to somebody so incredible. Michael Jackson's an icon. Votes: 4

Michael Jackson has a very good heart. He was crying when he was giving me the award, 'cause his mind went back over the early days. Votes: 4

I think even before I knew I wanted to be a rapper, I wanted to be an entertainer. I was really into Michael Jackson as a kid. Votes: 4

In 'The Hobbit,' there were British, Irish, Australian and New Zealand actors, and Peter Jackson was adamant that we would all sound like we were from Britain somewhere. Votes: 4

I was proud to march beside some of the most notable Civil Rights activists, such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr., from Selma to Montgomery. Votes: 4

You know how you either grow up in a Michael Jackson house or a Prince house? For me it was Michael Jackson. I could never decide whether I wanted to be Michael Jackson or marry him. Votes: 4

I created my lane. No one can ever run my lane because it's mine. I'm the Michael Jackson of my lane. And you know, nobody was as great as Michael. I love Prince, but he's not Michael. Votes: 4

With Jackson there was quiet solitude. Just to sit and look at the landscape. An inner quietness. After dinner, to sit on the back porch and look at the light. No need for talking. For any kind of communication. Votes: 4

With the '60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Supremes and Diana Ross' solo stuff. I just loved it. Votes: 4

My very first recollection of life on earth was waking up in bed with my mother, and she was showing me a picture of my father, Charles Jackson, with a group of soldiers. Votes: 4

I love Janet Jackson. Votes: 3

Go Chase A Donut. -Percy Jackson. Votes: 3

I will love Michael Jackson forever. Votes: 3

Greg Jackson is a sport killer Votes: 3

Cheyenne Jackson is just a dream. Votes: 3

I just voted for Jesse Jackson ! Votes: 3

You're a stalker with hooves." -Percy Jackson Votes: 3

See you on the other side. -Percy Jackson Votes: 3

Michael Jackson National African American Art Examiner Series Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings. Votes: 3

Anyone might become homosexual after seeing Glenda Jackson naked. Votes: 3

Unfortunately, there was no Jackson Pollock of the camera. Votes: 3

The world of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable, Votes: 3

I've loved Michael Jackson, his music, his music videos. Votes: 3

He was tenser than Jesse Jackson on Father's Day. Votes: 3

Phil Jackson would fight his own players in practice. Votes: 3

Every artist should want to be like Michael Jackson Votes: 3

You, sir, are a ray of sunshine. -Percy Jackson Votes: 3

Peter Jackson's instincts are extraordinary, as is his stamina. Votes: 3

Any Michael Jackson song will make any dancer go nuts. Votes: 3

I cried, I was so overwhelmed to meet Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

I've also been busy doing stuff for Steve Jackson Games. Votes: 3

Reverend Jesse Jackson, President-for-Life of the People's Republic of Himself. Votes: 3

As a little kid, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

I mean, Janet Jackson? She's like Michael Jackson with hair. Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson was spending time with his family, or families. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson changed the world and, more personally, my life forever, Votes: 3

Michael Jackson believed in making music that made people feel good. Votes: 3

If children could vote, Jesse Jackson would be our next president. Votes: 3

I'm a Harry Truman, JFK, Scoop Jackson and Bill Clinton Democrat. Votes: 3

In the [Michael] Jackson orbit, normal is relative. What a mess. Votes: 3

Jackson was not a religious man when he came to Lexington. Votes: 3

People still look at Michael Jackson as being a Motown artist. Votes: 3

My favorite place in the whole world is Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson is one of the most normal people I know. Votes: 3

My top three were Jim Brown, Wilt Chamberlain and Bo Jackson. Votes: 3

Jackson was not a religious man when he came to Lexington. Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson's living depends on the maintenance of an African-American victim culture Votes: 3

Chaos can be structured as non-chaos. That we know from Jackson Pollock. Votes: 3

[Andrew Jackson] was actually 70 years old when he left the White House Votes: 3

Believe me, there is nothing more rewarding than making Peter Jackson chuckle. Votes: 3

I wrote for 10 years before I even started the 'Percy Jackson' series. Votes: 3

I don't know who's worse with little boys, Mario or Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

I could have a lot of fun with Michael Jackson, I'm sure. Votes: 3

Tarantino and Jackson is like Scorsese and DeNiro, and their silent communication. Votes: 3

In the words of Michael Jackson: I'm a lover, not a fighter. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson has been my idol since before I could even walk. Votes: 3

Sam Jackson is like the Jeezy of Hollywood: He's for his people. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson is what happens when you keep fixin' it until it's broke! Votes: 3

I tell you that Michael Jackson is unbelievable, isn't he? He's just unbelievable! Votes: 3

Jackson [Rathbone] is the most artsy, creative and, I think, the most talented. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson fundamentally altered the terms of the debate about African American music. Votes: 3

He revolutionized music videos. Before Michael Jackson, MTV refused to play African-American artists. Votes: 3

Earthshaker, Stormbreaker, Father of Horses. Hail, Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God Votes: 3

My favorites growing up were always Billy Joel, Michael Jackson... and Placido Domingo. Votes: 3

When I got into high school, my favorite artist was definitely Janet Jackson. Votes: 3

UFC 151 will be remembered as the event Jon Jones and Greg Jackson murdered. Votes: 3

When Jackson used that particular tone of voice, men died, pure and simple. Votes: 3

I loved Michael Jackson and Madonna. I styled my hair like Whitney Houston. Votes: 3

I liked Michael Jackson and used to practice his steps. I enjoy dancing! Votes: 3

You know, Jesse Jackson is just trying to stir up a hornet's nest. Votes: 3

Billy Joel and Joe Jackson were both great, and they both play piano. Votes: 3

It was a great honor to be called a mo-fo by Sam Jackson. Votes: 3

To be able to play as slow as Al Jackson is almost impossible. Votes: 3

Colonel Walker, did it ever occur to you that General Jackson is crazy? Votes: 3

You know, Jesse Jackson is just trying to stir up a hornet's nest. Votes: 3

Jackson Rathbone"”he is a prankster. Constantly scaring people from behind, stuff like that. Votes: 3

Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson? Votes: 3

Anyone who still supports George Bush would still let Michael Jackson babysit their kids. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson is the ultimate traffic accident. People can't take their eyes off him. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson has a new baby boy; no word yet who the father is. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson is the ultimate traffic accident. People can't take their eyes off him Votes: 3

It's terrible. How can we tell the world who the real Michael Jackson is? Votes: 3

I always wanted to interview Michael Jackson, because I just wanted to humanize him. Votes: 3

The confidence Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson exuded from stage, I'm a fan of. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson asked me to sign a Playboy. I was more than happy to. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson is part of my heart. We would do anything for each other. Votes: 3

Steve Jackson is a born storyteller. He makes you sweat. . .and turn the page. Votes: 3

There are two kinds of people in this world: Michael Jackson fans and losers. Votes: 3

It was an amazing experience to work with Michael Jackson, who is a legend. Votes: 3

Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross and the Jackson 5, that's what I grew up on. Votes: 3

I really wanted to be a dancer, actually. Michael Jackson inspired me a lot. Votes: 3

I remember on 'JAG,' Joe Jackson punched Stephen Culp and shattered his nose. Votes: 3

Reggie Jackson hit one off me that's still burrowing its way to Los Angeles. Votes: 3

It would have been the equivalent of Jackson Pollock's attempts to copy the Sistine Chapel. Votes: 3

Shirley Jackson's writings are a must for aficionados of the gothic and of good literature. Votes: 3

I was at Michael Jackson's house, and this kid runs out, 'Wait, save me!' Votes: 3

Beethoven and Beatles, Mozart and Michael Jackson, Paganini and Prince - I like them all." Votes: 3

But Michael Jackson didn't have perfect diction - He said 'chamone' instead of 'come on'. Votes: 3

Beethoven and Beatles, Mozart and Michael Jackson, Paganini and Prince - I like them all. Votes: 3

I started off with the really funky stuff like Ramsey Lewis, Milt Jackson, Kenny Burrell. Votes: 3

Names are not always what they seem. The common Welsh name Bzjxxllwcp is pronounced Jackson. Votes: 3

Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe - they were myths of greatness. Votes: 3

The difference between God and Reggie Jackson is that God doesn't think he's Reggie Jackson. Votes: 3

Michael's the ultimate entertainer. After Michael Jackson, it's Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Bruce Lee. Votes: 3

I was seven years old the first time I saw Michael Jackson. That changed everything. Votes: 3

I really liked watching Bo Jackson run just because of his size and his speed. Votes: 3

He (Shoeless Joe Jackson) was the finest natural hitter in the history of the game. Votes: 3

There will never be another Michael Jackson, a huge pop star since (the age of) 7. Votes: 3

I'm in show business... I want to hang out with Janet Jackson, not Jesse Jackson. Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson has to get back to "I am somebody" instead of "I am some color." Votes: 3

I haven't heard from Elvis since his daughter married Michael Jackson. I think it killed him. Votes: 3

I had the chance to work with Michael Jackson who was as brilliant as they come. Votes: 3

There are certain actors who are very good at improvising, like Dustin Hoffman and Glenda Jackson. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson has some contact with his mother. I know she is involved with the children Votes: 3

Michael Jackson, the 49ers and the Lakers - that's what I know about the '80s. Votes: 3

I'm Michael Jackson-obsessed. All I watch is 'Moonwalker' - it's my favorite movie of all time. Votes: 3

his hair was permed and gelled like a New Jersey girl's on homecoming night. Percy Jackson Votes: 3

Michael Jackson's charity efforts? Mmm. I'm sure they have nothing to do with his molestation charges. Votes: 3

Peter Jackson is a wonderful man. He's a great director. He's found his niche in life. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was a poor black boy who grew up to be a rich white woman Votes: 3

Watching Bo Jackson, seeing his size, his speed, a lot of his abilities, really drove me. Votes: 3

I am of Virginia and all my professional life I have studied of Lee and Jackson Votes: 3

Watching Bo Jackson, seeing his size, his speed, a lot of his abilities, really drove me Votes: 3

I can tell you categorically that we at 60 Minutes did not pay Michael Jackson one cent. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was the most astonishing person I've ever met on the face of this planet. Votes: 3

The only male singer who I've seen besides myself and who's better than me--that is Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, really in suburbia, so my mother was in community theatre plays Votes: 3

I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, really in suburbia, so my mother was in community theatre plays. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson's album was only called Bad because there wasn't enough room on the sleeve for Pathetic. Votes: 3

I read Betty Smith's "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," all of Shirley Jackson's books, which I loved. Votes: 3

My mom has this great skiing event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, every year for a local charity. Votes: 3

I was just totally taken by Michael Jackson when I was a little kid, like everyone else. Votes: 3

When children see Michael Jackson they see a human being. When adults see him they see money. Votes: 3

When you walk onto a Peter Jackson set, you can see straightaway that money isn't an issue. Votes: 3

My dad brought me Michael Jackson and Madonna and said, "This is ALL you need to know!" Votes: 3

I met Elijah Wood once, I met Peter Jackson, I met Orlando Bloom, and they're all really cool. Votes: 3

It's impossible in our postmodern era for anyone to be original--for anybody to do what Jackson Pollock did... Votes: 3

Got a light skinned friend, look like Michael Jackson, Got a dark skinned friend, look like Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

All really great artists, Jackson Pollack, John Cage, Beckett or Joyce - you are never indifferent to them. Votes: 3

My favorite artist in the world is Michael Jackson, and he revolutionized the music video aspect of music. Votes: 3

The real Michael Jackson that has not been seen... with children, one in diapers, the other two toddlers Votes: 3

The real Michael Jackson that has not been seen... with children, one in diapers, the other two toddlers. Votes: 3

I've been a Michael Jackson fan ever since I can remember listening to music. I love his music. Votes: 3

I doubt if you get another Wu-Tang Clan. That might be harder than getting the new Jackson Five Votes: 3

Snoop Dog is the Phil Jackson of youth football coaches. He ain't going to accept nothing but a winner. Votes: 3

To the game I'm true like the sun first rose I'm real like my man Michael Jackson's first nose Votes: 3

MTV was such a great training for me. I did live interviews with everyone from Michael Jackson to Madonna. Votes: 3

But the admiration for Jackson was by no means confined to his own soldiers and to his own section. Votes: 3

The language of politics is poetry, not prose. Jackson is poetry. Cuomo is poetry. Dukakis is a word processor. Votes: 3

I always thought I looked kind of like Keith Richards, and sometimes I think I look like Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

It could be fun to sing with Prince or Michael Jackson. Justin Timberlake has an amazing new sound now. Votes: 3

Americans are obsessed with wild, outlandish things. Marilyn Monroe, Mickey Mouse, and Michael Jackson are all wild, outlandish things. Votes: 3

I love watching Samuel L. Jackson do anything, but for me, Gary Oldman is the grandmaster of the game. Votes: 3

I'm interested in Jackson Pollock's kind of art, where art is beautiful, but it's nothing, and yet it's incredible. Votes: 3

You can talk about Michael Jackson all you want, but John Hughes was the soundtrack to my 1980s life. Votes: 3

It could be fun to sing with Prince or Michael Jackson. Justin Timberlake has an amazing new sound now Votes: 3

Good job on Percy Jackson I read all of them 8 times and have listened 42 times and still not bored Thanks. Votes: 3

He'd (Reggie Jackson) give you the shirt off his back. Of course he'd call a press conference to announce it. Votes: 3

If the police ever try to pick me up, Michael Jackson told me I can hide out at his house. Votes: 3

If you eliminate the names of Lincoln, Washington, Roosevelt, Jackson and Wilson, both conventions would get out three days earlier. Votes: 3

THE THREE is really wonderful. A mix of Michael Crichton and Shirley Jackson, hard to put down and vastly entertaining. Votes: 3

Easiest job you could ever have... whoever gets to put Michael Jackson in a witness chair and create reasonable doubt. Votes: 3

I always wanted to work with Michael Jackson. His music will live forever and with technology nowadays... maybe I could. Votes: 3

You spoke the truth, Percy Jackson. You are nothing like... like Hercules. I am honored that you carry this sword. Votes: 3

Janet Jackson is an icon, I've been honored to meet her a few times, working with her would be amazing. Votes: 3

Remember when we was young, everybody used to have these arguments about who's better, Michael Jackson or Prince? Prince won! Votes: 3

I'm racist? How can that even be possible? I was a friend of Michael Jackson's back when he was black. Votes: 3

On Michael Jackson and child stardom: He had one of the worst childhoods ever. I think I had the second. Votes: 3

I love movin'. I was observant growing up, watching Michael Jackson and John Travolta. I'd close my eyes, see the moves. Votes: 3

Here comes Jesse Jackson, he talks of common ground. Does that common ground include me, or is it just a sound? Votes: 3

Despite the sometimes sordid turns his life took, Michael Jackson always held my fascination, like he did for most of us. Votes: 3

We may see Michael Jackson's baby before we know the final outcome of this race for the House of Representatives tonight. Votes: 3

I had nightmares about what Poseidon might turn me into if I were on the verge of death-plankton maybe." -Percy Jackson Votes: 3

Like punk rock, like Jackson Pollock, like Jack Kerouac, it was truly human, a mix of perfect beauty and cathartic error. Votes: 3

As a kid, I was in love with Michael Jackson, and I just knew I was going to marry him someday. Votes: 3

It's an incredible rise to stardom. At 17 you're more likely to get a call from Michael Jackson than Sven Goran Eriksson. Votes: 3

Get Julian Jackson in here baby!...Julian Jackson, winner take all baby, that's all I gotta say, winner take all! Arghhh! Votes: 3

When Michael Jackson sings it is with the voice of angels, and when his feet move, you can see God dancing. Votes: 3

Jackson asked, "Where'd the water come from in your house?""A pipe." Then he explained to Jackson, "Water travels in pipes. Votes: 3

What I definitely learnt from Michael Jackson is that simple is almost always better. As a songwriter, as an artist period. Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson and Al Not-So-Sharpton would be lisping their ebonic mumbo-jumbo that the policy and the president are racist and bigoted. Votes: 3

Where else but in America can a poor black man like Michael Jackson grow up to be a rich white woman? Votes: 3

Who among us has not gazed thoughtfully and patiently at a painting of Jackson Pollock and thought "What a piece of crap?" Votes: 3

There's no place in the world you can go and not hear rock-and-roll, from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder to Phil Collins. Votes: 3

Oh boy, I grew up hearing Sam Cooke, The Soul Stirrers, Mahalia Jackson, sitting on Mahalia Jackson's lap in my dad's church. Votes: 3

Modern music and artistry would look and sound completely different if not for the groundbreaking contributions Michael Jackson gifted to the world. Votes: 3

When I think of musical geniuses, I think of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Prince. That's who comes to mind. Votes: 3

Fatherhood is telling your daughter that Michael Jackson loves all his fans, but has special feelings for the ones who eat broccoli. Votes: 3

And I'm looking at him like, 'Oh my God. This is Michael Jackson'. I fainted, blacked out - like seriously blacked out. Votes: 3

I love Francis Bacon. I just saw a great Jackson Pollock exhibit at the Dallas Museum when I was home for Thanksgiving. Votes: 3

I'd love to have Michael Jackson [in my show] because he's black and white. So he would appeal to a universal demographic. Votes: 3

Bessie?" I looked down at the bull serpent. "But"¦ he's too cute. He couldn't destroy the world." -Percy Jackson Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson is a leader and a teacher who can open our hearts and open our minds and stir our very souls. Votes: 3

If we all had a little bit of Michael Jackson in us, I think it would make the world a better place. Votes: 3

When I realised I wasn't Michael Jackson and I was this 10 year old boy growing up in the suburbs, I was devastated Votes: 3

Bloody Jackson - he can land it on a 20 cent piece. Trouble is, it's usually in a bloke's pocket in the grandstand. Votes: 3

Old school Janet Jackson is always good. I usually go old school, it's very rare that I pick a song from nowadays. Votes: 3

I have the person at home, the person who has his privacy, too. Michael Jackson didn't do the moonwalk in his kitchen. Votes: 3

Jackson plays a broken guitar because he's in love with it, and doesn't want to fix it, I think. It's so broken. Votes: 3

Somebody once asked me how I found Peter Jackson, and I said: 'Well, I parted his hair, and there he was.' Votes: 3

Fame has sent a number of celebrities off the deep end, and in the case of Michael Jackson, to the kiddy pool. Votes: 3

For the rest of my life I would always be thinking about her. She would always be my biggest what if. -Perseus Jackson Votes: 3

The parallels between Elvis and Michael Jackson as incredible artists is evident. But I think that where Michael Jackson even transcends Elvis Presley. Votes: 3

Iconic artists are never straight ahead. Michael Jackson loved Elvis and Burt Bacharach, and uniquely blended both of them into what he did. Votes: 3

If I say often enough that I'm going to be in 'King Kong,' I'm hoping that Peter Jackson will take the hint. Votes: 3

Can you imagine saying 'Hi' to Sam Jackson and he goes and gives you a hug? It's like being hugged by a lion. Votes: 3

Can't step from one movie set to the next. Only Samuel L. Jackson can do that. All us mere mortals can't do that! Votes: 3

Before 'Lord of the Rings,' some people would have just classed Peter Jackson as a horror director. But there is a mind there. Votes: 3

She [Beyonce]is probably the closest thing we've seen to Michael Jackson as far as having that determination and drive that I've ever seen. Votes: 3

Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg are men at the top of their game, and Jackson especially is going to change the nature of film-making. Votes: 3

On a quick side note, I would argue that--much like Samuel L. Jackson--I am not arrogant at all; I'm just actually really, really great. Votes: 3

If i can do just one tenth of the good Michael Jackson did for others, i can really make a difference in this world Votes: 3

My first super-worn-out tapes were Michael Jackson's 'Bad' and the soundtrack to 'Dirty Dancing.' The soundtrack to 'Dirty Dancing' is actually really phenomenal. Votes: 3

I always looked up to Michael [Jackson] because he was never afraid to just be himself, never tried to be anything that he wasn't. Votes: 3

Even before coming into the industry, I was a big fan of Motown, the Jackson 5, Gladys Knight, the Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes. Votes: 3

Growing up in Cleveland, I learned about singing from my mother, who had once sung professionally and who admired Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin. Votes: 3

I feel much alarmed at the prospect of seeing General Jackson President. He is the most unfit man I know for such a place. Votes: 3

I always had a love of music, from the time I was a little kid, dressing up and singing along with Michael Jackson songs. Votes: 3

It is hard to compare the eras, but Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb from the past, Sandy Koufax and Roger Clements from the present. Votes: 3

When I was a little girl - well, like, a teenager - I wanted to be Sam Jackson. I always wanted to be men. Votes: 3

I used to skip school to go there when I was growing up in Newark, ... I saw the Flamingos, the Heartbeats, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Jackson. Votes: 3

This Jackson bloke was the ruddy Scarlet Pimpernel, here, there and everywhere, always one step ahead of Barry. And everywhere he went, women were disappearing. Votes: 3

You have to get buy-in as a leader, instead of demanding adherence to management. Phil Jackson sought Michael Jordan's support before installing the triangle offense. Votes: 3

The downside of being a dean is that I'd rather drop off my son at (Michael Jackson's) Neverland Ranch than go to all those meetings. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson and I talk all the time. I think we understand each other in a way that most people can't understand either of us. Votes: 3

When you are behind bars with no hope of release, you need to find strength wherever you can. Personally, I found strength in Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

I tried to be as positive as possible, because I have the same birthday as Michael Jackson. He is my cosmic brother. I love him. Votes: 3

This is Graceland. Home of the most famous musician in the world." "Michael Jackson lived here?" "No, dummy," Carter said. "Elvis Presley. Votes: 3

I was on tour with Michael Jackson for a while; I did the 'Dangerous' and 'History' tours. I was also on tour with Diana Ross. Votes: 3

Scorsese, Spielberg, Tarantino, Peter Jackson - all of you: I'm here, I'm ready. I can do funny faces, I can sing, I can dance. Hire me! Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It caused quite a controversy, because his nose isn't eligible for another fifteen years. Votes: 3

I have very mixed feelings about Jesse Jackson. He's very good about labor, and human and civil rights issues, but not so good on cultural issues. Votes: 3

I really like Alan Jackson, in Country Music. I think he's really very, very talented along with George Jones, and Merle Haggard, the same old favorites. Votes: 3

I can never be Michael Jackson or do what he did, but he is definitely a good inspiration: I want to give the kids that feeling. Votes: 3

My first ball I ever got from a Big League player I actually got to purchase in Dodger Stadium in a silent auction, was Reggie Jackson. Votes: 3

Anyone who thinks Peter Jackson would fall for market forces around him rather than artistic integrity doesn't know the guy or the body of his work. Votes: 3

I knew when I wrote the line "light-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson" [from the song "Slow Jamz"] I was going to be a big star. Votes: 3

Jackson Pollock said once, "I don't really feel that many people in this world are alive." He said, "That's why I like you, Tom. You're alive." Votes: 3

About the prophecy that Rachel did at the end of "The Last Olympian," Percy Jackson will participate this prophecy, along with Annabeth? Sorry for spelling errors Votes: 3

There is a strong demand for Michael Jackson's music and merchandise, and that will only increase as more material surfaces in the years following his death. Votes: 3

The Coen Brothers, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro have really made something of themselves and impacted people. I'd love to work with them sometime, too. Votes: 3

The [Elian] raid... was almost worth it, if only to watch Jesse Jackson...defending an armed pre-dawn raid by the US government on a minority household. Votes: 3

I know Reverend Jesse Jackson is controversial, and not a popular figure with many, but he hired me in 1984. He gave me my first job in politics. Votes: 3

Absorbing and haunting! BOGEYMAN spills creepily across the page with Steve Jackson's hellacious verve and insight, reminding us there are few better explorers of the American berserk. Votes: 3

There was a rumor that Jesse Jackson was going to go over there to talk with the Taliban, apparently they were having trouble rhyming the word Jihad. Votes: 3

I was talking to Alan Jackson. He had his second Greatest Hits album. He said, You don't ever get into this really thinking you're gonna make it. Votes: 3

You kind of forget he's Peter Jackson in a way because he's so normal; he's lovely. It's like having a friend direct you, except it's Peter Jackson. Votes: 3

Had Calhoun been advised by me, he would have been the Candidate in opposition to General Jackson, and elected and the country saved the misery that followed. Votes: 3

I was a student at Harvard, and that's where I learned about so-called avant-garde music. Jackson Pollock, abstract expressionism and painting were well known at this time. Votes: 3

I don't date Janet Jackson. She is my girlfriend; there is a difference. She is a very special and talented woman who never ceases to amaze me. Votes: 3

I always love it when I hear back from kids who say they discovered Percy Jackson and now wear their learning difference as a badge of honour. Votes: 3

I'd do entire music videos in my bedroom, where I used to stand in front of my television memorizing the moves to Michael Jackson's 'Beat It.' Votes: 3

I had a very curly perm in the '80s, thanks to the 'Way You Make Me Feel' Michael Jackson video. I liked the girl in it. Votes: 3

A life spent shaping a world I want Jackson to inherit, not one I fear Jackson shall inherit, this strikes me as a life worth the living. Votes: 3

I wish I could dance like Michael Jackson. I'd love to be able to have my life exactly the way it is, but with his dance moves. Votes: 3

Your voice is like a very serious instrument that you have to tame if you want to be an amazing singer - Marvin Gaye or Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

I read the book with interest, but when Jackson was a candidate in 1828 for the Presidency, I opposed him and voted for Adams. I favored a protective tariff. Votes: 3

Great actors like Willem Dafoe and Ellen Page and Samuel L. Jackson will go and do a videogame, because they understand that storytelling isn't just necessarily about filmmaking. Votes: 3

My own experience with trains dates to long-ago childhood trips with my family in Mississippi to see my grandmother off at the station in Jackson, bound for Memphis. Votes: 3

I did like seven songs on Michael Jackson's Invincible album, but I might have done 60 songs to get to those seven. You don't know what's going to happen. Votes: 3

I love Greek Mythology, wish there was a TV series, like being human or smallville, but with the series based around Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Holla Mayne! Votes: 3

I think I'm the only actor in the history of film who got to slap Sam Jackson on the face and butt and lived to tell about it. Votes: 3

I tend to stick to my team guys, the guys I train with here at Greg Jackson's, because when they're in there, I feel like I'm in there. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was part of that tremendous wave in the ocean of human expression and it happened to be located first and foremost in Gary, Indiana, working class. Votes: 3

I'd like to say I took the news well. The truth was, I wanted to strangle the Hunters of Artemis one eternal maiden at a time. --Percy Jackson Votes: 3

The difference between me and them is that I'll look at Jesse Jackson and I'll see four Jesse Jacksons, and they'll just see one, the clown ambulance chaser. Votes: 3

He [Phil Jackson] is such a basketball genius in terms of the details of the game, the little nuances of the game and the rhythm of the game. Votes: 3

I'm the biggest music lover in the world. I mean, I have seen everybody. I went on tour with Michael Jackson and the Jacksons four or five times. Votes: 3

Decades ago, Gerhard Richter found a painterly philosopher's stone. Like Jackson Pollock before him, he discovered something that had been in painting all along, always overlooked or discounted. Votes: 3

It was not possible to broadcast any of that because of an agreement between Jackson and the family. Our legal advice was that we could not broadcast it. Votes: 3

You take the quote from Sam Jackson about how he'll never work with a rapper, and I can understand where he's coming from because he says rappers can't act. Votes: 3

When I'm alone in my apartment, I open my Garage Band and just, you know, record these weird imitations of celebrities - Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson; everybody! Votes: 3

The song that's affected me the most profoundly is probably Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' or, more specifically, the couple seconds of instrumental break before Vincent Price starts 'rapping.' Votes: 3

The people that become the biggest jokes are people who do not change. They stay the way they were in the past. Look at Michael Jackson, he never evolved. Votes: 3

I love a good lyricist - always have. The thing that inspired me most was the different performers, like Tina Turner, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Madonna, even Janet Jackson. Votes: 3

The Desolation of Smaug' stands alone as an action/adventure epic movie. It's visually stunning, and the 3D is incredible. Plus, it's directed by Peter Jackson, and he's extraordinary. Votes: 3

Michael Joseph Jackson's genius was the ability to be the raw article himself - the real article himself. He is part of the African American people who were marginalized. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson has an anti-Semitic streak, and hasn't learned from his past mistakes. It seems every time he has a problem in his life, he blames it on Jews. Votes: 3

When I was growing up in L.A. in the late '70s and early '80s, Michael Jackson's was the first face on TV that looked like mine. Votes: 3

I sound like Jesse Jackson or Martin Luther King, but I honestly feel like the world is mature enough. And, for me, I just want to do good roles. Votes: 3

I knew when I got to play with Al Jackson I would be a better bass player because he was the best drummer in the world. I worshipped him. Votes: 3

You're the last Olympian,' I said. 'And the most important.' And why is that, Percy Jackson?' Because Hope survives best at the hearth,' I said. Votes: 3

In the spirit of the Olympic Games, they traditionally ask that all fighting and warfare around the world stop. So, there's hope for a ceasefire within the Jackson family. Votes: 3

Jackson Rathbone can really play the guitar. Our taste in music is not exactly the same, but we found common ground with Radiohead's Creep, with which he then serenaded me. Votes: 3

The thing about Reggie (Jackson) is that you know he's going to produce. And if he doesn't, he's going to talk enough to make people think he's going to produce. Votes: 3

Elvis and I call up Cadillac dealerships all night long, suckin' down Ny Quil stingers and cheese. He says, what the hell's Lisa Marie thinking with that Michael Jackson crap? Votes: 3

They Don't Care About Us' by Michael Jackson - This song makes me want to dance, and I fell in love with it watching 'This Is It' with my kids. Votes: 3

My feelings about Michael Jackson are simple I think that um he's a human being like everyone else and I'm a huge fan of Michael and um nobody is perfect. Votes: 3

Michael (Jackson) was so shy, he'd sit down and sing behind the couch with his back to me while I sat with my hands over my eyes-and the lights off. Votes: 3

Every child has his own beauty, her own talents. Ikarus Jackson can fly through the air; I want kids to find their own set of wings and soar with him. Votes: 3

Yes well I've done three movies with Samuel L. Jackson, so I've met him a couple of times already. Well, I see him everyday, but its only on the screen. Votes: 3

I don't want everyone to think of me as just 'that kid who called Jesse Jackson a communist in middle school.' That's why I decided to become a famous actress. Votes: 3

I've been a fan of vampire fiction since way, way back - I loved Stephen King, Anne Rice, Peter Straub, Robert McCammon, Shirley Jackson, lots of great horror and paranormal fiction. Votes: 3

I want to give my compliments to Australia. Ever since your government paid a few million dollars for a Jackson Pollack painting, I figure that it must be a marvellous country. Votes: 3

Growing up, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson. I saw him at Wembley when I was 7 years old, it was my first proper show. He was like a god to me. Votes: 3

I want to give my compliments to Australia. Ever since your government paid a few million dollars for a Jackson Pollack painting, I figure that it must be a marvellous country Votes: 3

When Michael Jackson, a poor black boy who grew up to be a rich, white woman, married Elvis Presley's daughter the Scientologist. Makes you proud to be an American, dudn't it? Votes: 3

The best thing about being a Yankee is getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day. The worst thing about being a Yankee? Getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day Votes: 3

The history of American art, in a way, begins with Jackson Pollock and his big paintings. This theme of bigness - all painters and sculptors have dealt with it ever since. Votes: 3

George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Ulysses Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower all rode their wartime heroics into the White House. Votes: 3

I would love to do a song with Janet Jackson. Janet was, is, forever will be, the ultimate. She's the ultimate dream girl for every guy - and for every girl. Votes: 3

Al Michaels is a good announcer. I think Keith Jackson is a terrific announcer. I always loved him on Monday Night Football. I never understood why they got rid of him Votes: 3

Al Michaels is a good announcer. I think Keith Jackson is a terrific announcer. I always loved him on Monday Night Football. I never understood why they got rid of him. Votes: 3

Prince didn't want to sound like Michael Jackson. Neither of them wanted to sound like Luther Vandross. They didn't want to sound like David Bowie. They were all different, but brilliant. Votes: 3

I injured myself politically when I took on Jesse Jackson' in the 1988 presidential campaign. I was too strident. I didn't recognize the emotional tie that he had with all black voters. Votes: 3

It wasn't the first time. This happened to Dennis Kucinich. It happened to Jesse Jackson. They did it even to Howard Dean, creating the Dean scream. This is how they [democrats] work. Votes: 3

At his wife's 60th birthday party in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Dick Cheney had a huge steak and battered onion rings for dinner. Afterwards he met with 100 donors, not campaign donors, heart donors Votes: 3

Jackson is the most consummate sketcher I have ever known. These little panels, handy on the trail, could be handled as easily as an expert marksman uses a quiver full of arrows. Votes: 3

If even a small portion of the praise that is bestowed on Michael Jackson now in death was given to him last year, in life, he might well still be with us. Votes: 3

I'm still waiting for Peter Jackson to let me play an elf. I want to play Orlando Bloom's father. No, Orlando Bloom's younger, hotter brother. I don't think it's going to happen. Votes: 3

The news media's silence, particularly television news, is reprehensible. If we knew as much about Darfur as we do about Michael Jackson, we might be able to stop these things from continuing. Votes: 3

Jackson, however, persevered. He joined the Franklin Debating Society, an institution that had been in existence over fifty years, and had enrolled in its membership some of the ablest men in Virginia. Votes: 3

There's this idea of shifting baselines. It was coined by a guy named Jeremy Jackson. It's the idea that every generation takes what it sees, and says, "Okay, well, that's the norm." Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson was involved in a three-car crash this weekend. I understand that no one was hurt, but I understand that two of the women in the other cars are now pregnant. Votes: 3

The Canadian painter A. Y. Jackson noted that 'failure of sight' was a tiresome problem. He meant we should be able to look at our work-in-progress as if it were previously unseen. Votes: 3

One of the best things about being a Yankee is that you have guys like Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto, Ron Guidry and Reggie Jackson wandering around the locker room offering you advice. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was my musical God. He made me believe that all things are possible, and through real and positive music. He can live forever! I love Michael Jackson. God Bless him. Votes: 3

You know, one of my - one of my best and, I think, most enlightening moments was when I was contacted by Michael Jackson. And he requested that I paint his portrait. Votes: 3

We were fools and now we were driving to our deaths in a rental car. Janet Jackson was tinkling from the speakers, asking what we had done for her as of late Votes: 3

If I wanted to be famous, I could have been famous before. I mean, I produced a Frank Sinatra special-- Elizabeth Taylor, with Michael Jackson, Gregory Peck, I won't even take a picture. Votes: 3

You know, I've always told him (Larry Brown) I wanted the relationship that Michael Jackson... Michael Jordan, I'm sorry. ... I wanted the same relationship with him like Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan had. Votes: 3

The way [Barack Obama] danced, it looked like he could dance in a circle with anyone from Chris Brown to ... well, I don't want to say Michael Jackson, because he's like the king. Votes: 3

Most performers reinvent themselves. Madonna, Michael Jackson, P. Diddy. They reinvent themselves into different kinds of images. Elvis [Presley] was always himself, an original, and he never tried to be anything but that. Votes: 3

I feel like my peers now are artists like Madonna and the Stones, Michael Jackson and Prince. These are people who were able to take their careers beyond the normal here-today-gone-tomorrow life span. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson is an accidental civil rights leader - an accidental pioneer. He broke ground and barriers in so many different realms in artistry, in pictures, in movies, in music, you name it. Votes: 3

The deeper I go into mythology, the more I find. I originally did five 'Percy Jackson' books. I thought that would cover Greek mythology and I couldn't have been more wrong. It's ever-expanding. Votes: 3

I copied (Shoeless Joe) Jackson's style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He's the guy who made me a hitter. Votes: 3

I write the music I like. If other people like it, fine, they can go buy the albums. And if they don't like it, there's always Michael Jackson for them to listen to. Votes: 3

I'm a Freddie Mercury fan. (In response to an interviewer backstage at a Queen concert at the LA Forum, who asked: Can I tell my viewers that Michael Jackson is a Queen fan? Votes: 3

As a dancer, obviously, we are all inspired by Michael Jackson, and I always looked up to Gene Kelly. He was a bigger version of Fred Astaire, and he was amazing as well. Votes: 3

My parents listened to a lot of music when I was really little. They used to listen to people like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder and I used to be really into that. Votes: 3

You can make an argument that Bill O'Reilly is a conservative or a Republican. Bill's kind of unpredictable. Somebody might say that he would have been comfortable in the Democratic Party of Scoop Jackson. Votes: 3

Most enlightened men now recognize that General Jackson is not fitted to fill the office of President; his limited experience of anything to do with civil government and his great age make him incompetent. Votes: 3

There are so many different musicians I look up to for different reasons - from hip-hop to rock to pop. Some are Alanis Morissette, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Pink, Avril Lavigne, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne. Votes: 3

I called the doctor, during writing the book, the psychiatrist who treated me at that time, Dr. Jackson. And I said, Dr. Jackson, whole pieces are missing. I don't understand what happened to me. Votes: 3

Jackson has devised a game called "Real or Not Real" to help Peeta. He mentions something he thinks happened, and they tell him if it's true or imagined, usually followed by a brief explanation. Votes: 3

Many people are skeptical about marriage of Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Pressley. They say, Lisa Marie is more of a sit at home type, while Michael Jackson is more of a homosexual pedophile. Votes: 3

A lot of political music to me can be rather pedantic and corny, and when it's done right - like Bruce Springsteen or Jackson Browne or great satire from Randy Newman, there's nothing better. Votes: 3

Somebody can paint with a fine brush like Monet and do millions of little dots or somebody can splatter it up there like Kandinsky or Jackson Pollock and go "Yep, that's art." That's okay. Votes: 3

The one thing I always loved about Michael Jackson: he had fun records, but he's also going to make some important statement with the music as well. He's not going to forsake the culture. Votes: 3

Like anybody else of my era, I listened to a whole lot of Michael Jackson. I guess I was probably inspired by the way he danced, and the way he sang, and his image. Votes: 3

I would be more familiar with Janet Jackson than I was with the Teardrop Explodes or Joy Division, because I didn't want to listen to my competitors for fear of nicking ideas off them. Votes: 3

When Alani started to speak, Jackson held up a finger. In the past five minutes, he'd had more mood swings than a menopausal woman. First turned-on, then territorial, bored, aggressive and now on alert. Votes: 3

The real truth of the matter is, as you and I know, that a financial element in the large centers has owned the government of the U.S. since the days of Andrew Jackson. Votes: 3

The artist I wanna be like is Michael Jackson. I'll get the house with the roller coaster and the rides and a disco, and I'll invite all my friends and just stay at home. Votes: 3

I listened to a lot of Michael Jackson growing up. A lot of Boyz II Men. I loved Mariah Carey. Just big vocalists. I was always that kid who just wore whatever and did whatever. Votes: 3

We have to figure this out, Jackson, so leash the lust.” His chin went up as he stared down at her. “Woman, you ask the impossible.” “Do it anyway! Votes: 3

On Andrew Jackson: "His native strength compelled every man to be his tool that came within his reach; and the more cunning the individual might be, it served only to make him a sharper tool. Votes: 3

He [Michael Jackson] would choose specific moments. They were art history books that I prefer. They were paintings that he prefers. It's this dance back and forth. We were halfway through the dance. He died. Votes: 3

Presidents Lincoln, Jefferson, Jackson, presidents have understood that the Supreme Court cannot make a law. They cannot make it. The legislature has to make it, the executive branch has to sign it and enforce it. Votes: 3

I listened to the radio, so I was influenced by everyone from Michael Jackson to Milli Vanilli. But thankfully my dad had a collection of Cat Stevens albums while my mom was listening to jazz. Votes: 3

That is entirely fitting I'm sure, but I personally can't get over the memory of 2005. When Michael Jackson stood essentially alone and accused and convicted in the minds of many of the most perverse crime. Votes: 3

I was too young to understand who Sam[uel L.] Jackson was or who Bruce Willis was, who Jeremy Irons was at the time. All I knew was that they were good to me then. Votes: 3

I think any time you have Phil Jackson involved in any organization, you're going to definitely look at it, and it's definitely intriguing. The Knicks are definitely a place where anybody would like to go. Votes: 3

You can get really left of centre influences in mainstream pop. Michael Jackson and Prince are some of the most progressive artists ever if you actually dissect their songs there's some crazy stuff going on. Votes: 3

I went to a party at the Playboy Mansion once. For a Halloween Party. And everyone wasn't in costume, or if they were they were little bunnies or something, and I went as Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

Jackson went from the professor's chair to the officer's saddle. He carried with him the very elements of character which made him odious as a teacher; but I never saw him in an arbitrary mood. Votes: 3

It's either because of the number of times the scholar puts the boot into Peter Jackson the director of The Lord of the Rings films or is making a point they have never heard of. Votes: 3

Music is my only guide. I don't care if people pigeonhole me. Miles Davis is my hero. He covered Cindy Lauper and Michael Jackson, and he didn't give a hoot about what the purists said. Votes: 3

Michael [Jackson] had paintings of himself at Neverland depicting himself as a knight and surrounded by cherubs and angels. People might think he's an egomaniac, but he's not. It's because the world turned against him. Votes: 3

I'm gonna be percy Jackson when I grow up," she told Hazel solemnly. Hazel Smiled and ruffled her hair. "That's a good thing to be, Julia." "Although," Frank said. "Frank Zhang would be good too. Votes: 3

Chace shook his head, not at odds with how he felt about Tatum Jackson and Tyrell Walker, two of the biggest badasses he knew, demonstrating signs they were pussy whipped and didn't give a shit. Votes: 3

If there were ever any half-bloods who needed to worry about that, it was Thalia and me. I wondered if maybe I should've sent Poseidon that seashell pattern tie for Father's Day after all. --Percy Jackson Votes: 3

It's amazing to know that 5 years ago I was writing songs in a basement in the ghetto and now I'm writing for Michael Jackson. I'd be a fool not to say it's a dream come true. Votes: 3

I grew up in Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, and my mom and pop had an extensive record collection, so Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder and all of those sounds and souls of Motown filled the house. Votes: 3

Medgar Evers was assassinated in his driveway retuning from an NAACP meeting in downtown Jackson. And then you go back there years later, and the blood is still on the driveway. They cannot wash it away. Votes: 3

If you watch Michael Jackson [1992] concerts from Budapest and compare it to a Madonna concert of today, you'll see such uplifting beauty and a message that you won't see in any other artist of our time. Votes: 3

I run with music all the time. I cannot run without my iPod. I have everything. Teddy Pendergrass. Luther Van Dross. Michael Jackson. Outkast. If an Usher song comes on and it's fast, I go fast. Votes: 3

I grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, with no money. I was taught not to take anything for granted. If you are too busy being a diva or a freak, then you are not enjoying it. Votes: 3

I always have my own music on my iPod, especially songs that I am going to record. Besides that, I have lots of others ranging from Chris Brown to Beyonce', Michael Jackson, Rascal Flatts and Adele. Votes: 3

When I produced Spartacus, the writer was Dalton Trumbo, who spent a year in jail because he would not answer McCarthy's questions about other people. He submitted the picture under the false name of Sam Jackson. Votes: 3

I hear Raleigh's new accounting business isn't doing well. Maybe up in New York or somewhere it's a good thing, but in Jackson, Mississippi, people just don't care to do business with a rude, condescending asshole. Votes: 3

During a mock battle attended by President Warren Harding in 1921, Marine Corps General Smedley D. Butler exhumed the arm [of Stonewall Jackson; he didn't believe it was buried there] and reburied it in a metal box. Votes: 3

A little before noon I sent orders to all my batteries to open fire through the streets or at any points where the troops were seen about the city, as a diversion in favor of Jackson. Votes: 3

I remember - when I was little, I remember playing 'Tecmo Bowl,' and I would be so excited to be Bo Jackson in the game that I wanted to watch him play in real life. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson carried urban America and eventually American society on his vocal cords for a good 25 to 30 years before even hip-hop became the vox populi of America, and then as an adult he shattered racial barriers. Votes: 3

Psy is fantastic. He's shifted the planet. He's got the whole world dancing. And it's a rarity in this world. Only four people made that happen in history - James Brown, Michael Jackson, yours truly and Psy. Votes: 3

One of my favorite albums of all time is Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Every song is superbly written, performed, and produced. He is a great loss to the music world. There will never be another one like him. Votes: 3

Coach," Annabeth said, "it was an accident. We were talking, and we fell asleep." "Besides," Percy said, "you're starting to sound like Terminus." Hedge narrowed his eyes. "Is that an insult, Jackson? 'Cause I'll-I'll Terminus you, buddy! Votes: 3

I do a lot of touring, yes, and I have my whole life ever since I was 19 years old, when I used to tour with Al Jarreau, Rickie Lee Jones, and Jackson Browne as a side musician. Votes: 3

A good crowd had formed along the sidewalk and the concrete ledge that bordered Louis Armstrong Park. The anticipation was dizzying...New Orleans had the big-boy parades and [Jackson & Billy] couldn't wait to attend a second line... Votes: 3

Collin Jackson was a little before my time and he was a really good athlete. I've raced with him, but he's now retired. He's a really good role model and someone that I've learnt a lot from. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was not an artist who comes along once in a decade, a generation, or a lifetime. He was an artist who comes along only once, period… He raised the bar and then BROKE the bar! Votes: 3

From what I hear, everyone who does a Marvel movie gets a three-picture deal. I'll be Sam Jackson's stand-in. I'll do eight pictures for Marvel, and then I'll just do indies. Marvel can pay for my indie career. Votes: 3

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg appeared in a Swedish TV ad urging Swedes to have more sex to solve the country's falling birth rate. America can help. This is a perfect opportunity to name Jesse Jackson ambassador to Sweden. Votes: 3

I notice that the number of cosmetic-surgery operations has risen by 34 per cent in the past year. Once we subtract Jordan, Jodie Marsh and Michael Jackson from those figures, we can see that demand overall may have stabilised. Votes: 3

Stephen Daldry would be a director that I would love to work with as well as Peter Jackson, Tim Burton, and I'm very lucky to have worked with Isabel Coixet, who is also one of my favourite directors. Votes: 3

Let This Voice Be Heard fulfills the mandate of biography at its best because Maurice Jackson has captured the history of a great moral movement's origins in a single, extraordinary life. An indispensable addition to the antislavery bibliography. Votes: 3

I love jazz and pop rock and country. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Anne Murray - if I hear something really great I want to be a part of it. Votes: 3

Shit," Seth grunts"Maybe he does have a magic dick."Jackson snickers, but I don't find it funny at all. Not in the slightest."He doesn't have a magic dick." I spit"You two are just being immature. Votes: 3

Although himself frequently a target of guerrilla decontextualization, a major part of the meaning of Michael Jackson's life was to help balance the accumulation of horrors with something closer to love in its most empowering and healing sense. Votes: 3

I always thought I looked kind of like Keith Richards, and sometimes I think I look like Michael Jackson in his mug shot. But as I think Keith Richards is pretty great-looking, I'm embracing that part of me. Votes: 3

I'm not just gonna go after the black Jesse Jackson they all want to make fun of, but I know the wrong people are gonna laugh at that. I don't want to play to that crowd. I don't. Votes: 3

I love jazz and pop rock and country. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Anne Murray - if I hear something really great... I want to be a part of it. Votes: 3

I would love to have some sort of 'Back To The Future' Delorean time machine travel device so I could go back to 1981 to see that very first Jackson 5 concert I went to, back when I was a kid. Votes: 3

You aspire to be as great as Michael Jackson is as an artist. I don't think any artist in pop, rock or hip-hop has ever done it any bigger than him. You know what I mean? He's the man. Votes: 3

I just really hope that Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema can resolve all their differences. I'm hoping that's going to happen, but we'd have to wait and see. I would love to explore Middle Earth again with Peter. Votes: 3

Jackson and I spent the day together, just me and him and his children. Little underlings came and went. The PR person came and went. It was just Michael and me and the kids. And it was very interesting. Votes: 3

When I used to work for Reverend Jesse Jackson he would say, "You've got to know the rules in order to break the rules." The 1988 campaign of Reverend Jesse Jackson made fundamental changes to the way Democrats do business. Votes: 3

It was expected of me that I was to bow to the name of Andrew Jackson... even at the expense of my conscience and judgement. such a thing was new to me, and a total stranger to my principles. Votes: 3

The simplest way to do something cool is the cross-turn. Like in the '80s - Michael Jackson did it. You jump and cross your legs together at the same time, and then spin out of it. That's it. Votes: 3

As a kid, my idols were Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson, and I get into crazy races with myself. Raimi was 21 when he made movies, and when I didn't get 'Cabin Fever' made that fast I thought I'd failed. Votes: 3

I'm not the most sophisticated person. I'm not the smartest person in the world. But, I know what makes me excited about life, from Spielberg movies to Michael Jackson music videos to cartoons on Saturday mornings, which made my childhood. Votes: 3

Henry M. Jackson, congressman and senator from 1941 until his death in 1983, achieved far greater renown than most legislators, ran for president in 1972 and 1976, and was for much of the 1970s and 1980s one of the most powerful men in America. Votes: 3

It's my body and if I want to do it like Michael Jackson, I will. My nose bothered me for a long time. Now it's smaller and I'm happy. If I wanna put my tits on my back, they're mine! Votes: 3

The death of a famous person is different from the death of a loved one, whether it is Michael Jackson, Frank McCourt, or Walter Cronkite. We didn't know any of them personally, and yet, we experience a sense of loss. Votes: 3

When Glenda Jackson reveals that she has never been in a relationship with a man in which he hasn't raised his fists to her, I don't know whether this tells us more about the contemporary male or about Glenda Jackson. Votes: 3

What he [Michael Jackson] did was he allowed us, through his voice and his instrument, to see a glimpse of the heaven that he himself was denied. That sacrifice was the ultimate source of redemption that he gave to us. Votes: 3

It is very sad about Michael Jackson, much as in the tragic cases of Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole and other celebrities who have died are a result of drugs. It is always sad when such a bright light goes out. Votes: 3

Sometimes a producer and an artist get together and they make magic like Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson. As far as my own music career - you could liken my chemistry with Timbaland to Marty Scorsese and Robert De Niro. Votes: 3

I was living on the wrong side of the tracks in Evanston, Illinois, in a home for boys. We had these Jackson 5 records. I really related to their voices - they were about my age, but they were doing it. Votes: 3

All the historians are Harvard people. It just isn't fair. Poor old Hoover from West Branch, Iowa, had no chance with that crowd;nor did Andrew Jackson from Tennessee. Nor does Lyndon Johnson from Stonewall, Texas. It just isn't fair. Votes: 3

People always say, 'How is it to be so successful?' I'm not successful yet. Richard Branson is successful. That's successful. Michael Jackson was successful. U2 was successful. I'm just a guy, doing okay. But I'm a happy guy doing okay. Votes: 3

...Terry Jackson, who is the Miami Herald's automotive writer and TV critic. That's correct: This man gets paid to drive new cars AND watch television. If he ever dies and goes to heaven, it's going to be a big let down. Votes: 3

Sam Jackson is a director's dream. Some actors hope to find their character during shooting. He knows his character before shooting. Sam's old-school. I just got out of his way. I never did more than two takes with Sam.-william friedkin Votes: 3

There were bars that began to have acoustic musicians play, it was 1970: Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, America, The Eagles, all that kind of stuff was popular. It was very easy for me to just kind of move in and be noticed. Votes: 3

I think it says wonders about people that can write an entire album, and put out an entire album of great songs. I mean, the Brad Paisley's, Alan Jackson especially, even Taylor Swift - those people can really pen great stuff. Votes: 3

It's going to be great. A lot of the players are coming. I wasn't here when they put (Jackson) up in the rafters. But to have him here as my number goes up, it brings back a lot of great memories. Votes: 3

I saw 'Tintin' in Europe - it is 'Indiana Jones' on steroids. Unbelievable. What a fantastic movie. Steven Spielberg, you rock the house. And working with those young English guys like Edgar Wright, and also Peter Jackson; what a great combination. Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson's wife was arrested in Puerto Rico while protesting the naval bombings there. Jesse said he was holding a meeting with four of his secretaries to decide what to do and that these meetings could run well into the night. Votes: 3

Do you have a camera?" Jackson asked. "We could get some pictures and may be take a print or two if we're lucky." Jonas shook his head. "We'd probably get a bunch of ghosts and that would just freak me out. Votes: 3

I get letters from college kids who have read Percy Jackson when they were younger who tell me, 'I just passed my Classics exam.' The books are accurate enough that they can serve as a gateway to Homer and Virgil. Votes: 3

It's always a really great feeling when I talk to people who watched 'Jett Jackson' because we were the same age. We were all kids. I was 13 when I started working on that show, and that was part of my childhood. Votes: 3

There is a certain comfort in waking up and finding that Michael Jackson is still the Big Story. At least it tells you that nothing horrible has happened in the world that would force them to move on to real news. Votes: 3

I feel like my biggest competition is myself. A lot of kids get caught up in the comparing game - comparing themselves with Michael Jackson, comparing themselves with Michael Jordan. You gotta be your best. You gotta overcome your own fears. Votes: 3

And why should we, of all people, expect the proud new developing nations to see the world precisely as we see it? Was any new nation ever more outspoken, independent and unaligned than the young America of Jefferson, Jackson, and Lincoln? Votes: 3

It wasn't that she was different from all the other girls at Jackson. That was obvious. It was that she made me realize how much I was just like the rest of them, even if I wanted to pretend I wasn't. Votes: 3

Part of the reason I fell in love with dance so early was because of people like Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Britney Spears. When they would dance onstage and in their videos, that was huge for me. I lived for that. Votes: 3

The people of western Missouri are, in some respects, very peculiar. We will take Jackson county where I was born for instance. In that section the people seemed to be born fighters, the instinct being inherited from a long line of ancestors. Votes: 3

When Michael (Jackson) died, it felt like part of my family died. I want [my fans] to know that my music is for them and if, god forbid, anything happened [to me], it would be like a piece of them is gone. Votes: 3

I am looking forward to continue my career in Orange & Blue and to work with Phil Jackson, a champion who builds championship teams. Madison Square Garden is the mecca of basketball and I am surrounded by the greatest fans in the world. Votes: 3

I saw a Velveeta commercial, and it was playing, I think, 'Burning Love.' [Jackson] had approved it-that's something we can't control. He can do whatever he wants with the songs he owns to make money, and that got under my skin. Votes: 3

With Michael Jackson, what I thought was really interesting was the people saying: 'He looked really well in that final video.' I was, like: 'No, he didn't - he looked like someone had melted goat's cheese over a sex doll.' Votes: 3

I think Lady Gaga is talented. Madonna is talented, and the flair that Michael Jackson had. He was talented! Whatever it is that they do, they must be doing something right. They do have an audience out there, so I respect that. Votes: 3

I remember my mom had a conversation with Sam Jackson about what she should do with our careers and what the next step should be; I was eight and my brother was nine. He said, "You need to get them on Broadway." Votes: 3

My name is Percy Jackson. I'm twelve years old. Until a few months ago, I was a boarding student at Yancy Academy, a private school for troubled kids in upstate New York.Am I a troubled kid?Yeah. You could say that. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson plays the wounded puppy very well. 'I must be the loneliest man in the world'. Well, you're not a man. And the loneliness is self inflicted, so sod off you pathetic puerile pimp. I wonder what color his willy is. Votes: 3

Obama was 200 percent advertising. I promote myself to sell my brands. Because now I am a kind of celeb. I am in a different world than the fashion industry. I am with Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Madonna. I build me as a celebrity. Votes: 3

What I like about Elvis is the same thing I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent. They would step out onstage and command an audience. Votes: 3

I've been training with my mixed martial arts guy as much as I can when I'm back in L.A., so if I could do another movie like I did in 'The Killing Game,' with Samuel L. Jackson, that would be awesome. Votes: 3

Andrew Jackson was the first one to think up the idea to promise everybody that if they will vote for you, you will give them an office when you get it, and the more times they vote for you, the bigger the office. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson wanted to be in Men in Black II. He told me he had seen the first Men in Black in Paris and had stayed behind and sat there and wept. I had to explain to him that it was a comedy. Votes: 3

I wanted to be Snoopy's girlfriend and when I got older I wanted to be Bart Simpson's girlfriend. Then I couldn't decide whether I wanted marry Snoopy or Michael Jackson - because he was God to me - or to just be them. Votes: 3

A lot of my ideas come from McNally Jackson bookstore. One of my favorite things to do is just go there and look through architecture books and interior design books. Something about the aesthetics of space and beautiful images works with my brain. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music. I will do my part to keep the melody alive, to keep the energy forever changing form, but never ever dying!! Long live Michael Jackson. Votes: 3

Film and TV and stuff like that was something that I wanted to do when I was really, really little; like, I remember I used to do these plays with my cousins. We used to do Michael Jackson performances, and I would be Michael. Votes: 3

Ever since I was little I would always be singing and dancing. I learned dance moves from Michael Jackson and *Nsync. My brothers, Rydel, and I would always put on shows for family members in our basement and we charged everyone $1 to get in. Votes: 3

Because I know you, Percy Jackson. In many ways, you are impulsive, but when it comes to your friends, you are as constant as a compass needle. You are unswervingly loyal, and you inspire loyalty. You are the glue that will unite the seven. Votes: 3

I love creating partnerships; I love not having to bear the entire burden of the creative storytelling, and when I have unions like with George Lucas and Peter Jackson, it's really great; not only do I benefit, but the project is better for it. Votes: 3

I never got formal training in music. I would just sit with my ear to the speaker and my hand on the needle. I'd listen to Wanda Jackson and think, 'How did she do that?,' and lift the needle and try it myself. Votes: 3

My father's record collection was full of New Orleans music of all kinds. I used to listen to the radio in New York, and all there was on it at the time was Madonna and Michael Jackson, so it sort of passed me by. Votes: 3

Zac Efron is my obsession, we're the same person. We're not actually here, it's like Janet and Michael Jackson. He just puts on his wig and a dress, and it's me, and you don't know that. It's one of the greatest mysteries of all time. Votes: 3

I used to breakdance, be a b-boy. I love hip-hop from back in the graffiti days, growing up listening to Michael Jackson. Loved it from birth. I know it all, from Afrika Bambaataa, the roots and the beginning. I came up in a good era. Votes: 3

I have moments like that alot, when my brain falls asleep or something, and the next thing I know I've missed something, as if a puzzle piece fell out of the universe and left me staring at the blank place behind it. -- Percy Jackson Votes: 3

I'm a postmodern commentator, and so, in a cheeky parallel to James Joyce or James Kelman, I get to places, verbally, that are a little unusual - when I talk about Jocky Wilson and end up sounding like a Jackson Pollock of the commentary box. Votes: 3

I will always have a child in me. That is what Pete [Jackson] has got, what a lot of the directors I have worked with have. It is about knowing how to have fun and that is something I always want to hold on to. Votes: 3

I think even back as far as 'Lord of the Rings,' there was always the chance that 'The Hobbit' would be made, even way back then. Of course at that point, Peter Jackson didn't probably think at that point that he'd be directing it. Votes: 3

I'm the same on stage as I am off stage. A lot of people who I admire - Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne - are not that different either. You hope that if you met them that they'd be as nice and well-rounded as they appear. Votes: 3

I thought that I was going to be Mrs. Michael Jackson, but I was ready at 20 and 21 to get married, and he was not even close to getting married or having a girlfriend at that time, but yes, we dated. We dated for a while. Votes: 3

I don't like to be compared to Joe Jackson. because Joe Jackson, I think, took money to throw World Series games. Well, I know I bet on my own team to win. There's pretty much a big difference there, but both of us were wrong. Votes: 3

Do we really want to know how Michael Jackson makes his music? No. We want to understand why he needs the bones of the Elephant Man -- and, until he tells us, it doesn't make too much difference whether or not he really is ''bad. Votes: 3

Listen, Bruce Lee fought out of anger. That's why they call it the 'Fists of Fury.' Michael Jackson danced with fury. I do stand up out of fury. I'm not mad at anybody. I'm not mad at any human being because I'm a human being. Votes: 3

Man In The Mirror' by Michael Jackson - I used to have my very first dance parties with my kids to this song when they were little, even carried them around to it. It just makes you want to be a better person and be inspired. Votes: 3

Even when I did my Broadway show, I did 15 minutes no one had seen before, because that was the night that Michael Jackson protested about Al Sharpton bailing on him. I said, "Wow, if that man bails on you, this must be really a lost cause." Votes: 3

I went on tour with Beyonce when I was in Rich Girl and that was... something I will tell my kids for years and years and years to come. That's like saying, 'I toured with Michael Jackson.' That will be something I will forever cherish. Votes: 3

You know, when Michael Jackson does the moonwalk, he's showing off! When Prince or Hendrix do a guitar solo, it's confidence! I would hate to be at a show and some nervous wreck is sweating up there and doesn't feel like he deserves to be there. Votes: 3

They all matter to me, whether I'm working on a Sam Jackson film for a week or I'm the star of my own TV series - I take it all very seriously, and I have a healthy respect for the work in general, despite the role. Votes: 3

I don't feel competition at all. I just feel like I want to be the best. In everything that Michael (Jackson) did, he was the best. When he was dancing, when he was singing, he always wanted to be the best, and that's me... He's the guideline. Votes: 3

If you were a god, how would you like being called a myth, an old story to explain lightning? What if I told you, Perseus Jackson, that someday people would call you a myth, just created to explain how little boys can get over losing their mothers? Votes: 3

I'd die if I was Madonna. I'd die. God, what a horrible way to live. And Michael Jackson! To be so famous and to feel so isolated. I feel so bad for them. I don't know how it feels, and I hope it never happens to me. Votes: 3

The beauty of recording in L.A. is that most of the musicians that are on the record live here, so it was easy to get world class artists like Rick Braun to swing by and play a little trumpet, Everette Harp on sax, guitarist Paul Jackson. Votes: 3

I never got to meet Michael Jackson, and he's gone - so to be on stage with Prince was like if Michael... you know what I'm saying? And Prince, he's just such a warmhearted guy. He's so humble. He's such a spiritual man. I like his style. Votes: 3

I'm just right down the middle, man, ... It doesn't matter to me. I'd love him (Phil Jackson) as a coach. It doesn't matter to me. If they want him here, he'll be here. If he wants to come, he'll come, he'll coach and we'll go from there. Votes: 3

It was fortunate for all of us to have Joaquin Jackson, who is a very renowned Texas Ranger, on board. He spent quite a few days with us on set and he added a lot to it for me on what it's like to be a Texas Ranger. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson was the biggest star the world has ever seen - he put so much into everything; a lot of attention to detail. I want to do that. I want to pay that kind of attention to detail in everything - in music, visually - all of that. Votes: 3

Liberace was a miracle. You talk about who he was and what he did, and then you look at who he inspired, from Elton John to Cher to Michael Jackson to Bette Midler. There are so many people that came to see him. Elvis was there, watching his shows. Votes: 3

Film sets are a strange place, but an exciting place. I do love my work; I really enjoy going to work. But if you just spend all your time on film sets or even on stage, you can become a Michael Jackson figure, living in your own little universe. Votes: 3

Michael Jackson will always be my favorite pop musician; he was for years and years until his death, which was horrible to me. So I like pop culture. But to me, even if it's popular, there is a quality in the music you have to be able to appreciate. Votes: 3

Music has always been in my family down to my dad through my uncle. I'm just the next generation, since it's always been around me when I was younger when I looked up to my mom and dad, to Michael Jackson, and B2K was my favorite band growing up. Votes: 3

I find Jesse Jackson to be religiously, progressively old fashioned. Votes: 3

A lot of people think that I'm a Michael Jackson impersonator. Votes: 3

My first name ain't baby, it's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're nasty Votes: 3

He will be beginning a brand new chapter in the Michael Jackson legend. Votes: 3

One thing of the many things that I know about Jesse Jackson, he is persistent. Votes: 3

After Jackie Robinson the most important black in baseball history is Reggie Jackson, I really mean that. Votes: 3

Losing Michael Jackson is a handicap. It's the Lakers trying to win a championship without Kobe Bryant. Votes: 3

Great things happen in small places. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville. Votes: 3

Planet Earth, gentle and blue With all my heart, I love you. Dancing the Dream by Michael Jackson Votes: 3

Jesse Jackson, when I met him, he had an innocence about him which is still very much a part of him today. Votes: 3

People talk a lot about the Jackson's but then when you think about it, there is quite a lot to talk about. Votes: 3

You know, people'd always ask 'Why is Jesse Jackson running for the White House?' They never seen the house I'm running from. Votes: 3

Jackson doesn't bother to read the scripts anymore. He just checks to make sure he has one loud scene where he gets to shout, then cashes the paycheck. Votes: 3

My idols were Michael Jackson and The Beatles and I would watch Justin Timberlake and John Mayer perform and I knew I wanted to do what they were doing! Votes: 3

There was Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, an aloof superstar who had everything and needed no one. And Michael Jackson, the shy kid under the mask, who lacked even a single real friend. Votes: 3

I'm definitely inspired by Michael Jackson. I watch all his videos all the time. And Busta Rhymes, early Busta Rhymes - I really was inspired by him. He's really the reason why I started rapping. Because all his visuals. I loved his videos when I was younger. Votes: 2

There are so many fantastic stories and I want to bring Thor and Odin and the other gods into the modern world, just like I did with the Greeks and 'Percy Jackson.' I'll give the books an urban setting and have young people interacting with the Norse gods. Votes: 2

My earliest memory is seeing Michael Jackson in Melbourne with my sister when I was about ten. I still have this souvenir stick with a glove that would light up and make a peace sign in a bunch of different colors. I'm so happy my mom didn't throw that out. Votes: 2