Today is the day of the Michael Jackson memorial service. I will watch with morbid curiosity - I believe it will become a three-ring circus that will be a dis-service to the music genius that he became and it will be forgotten that a person died.
When Princess Diana died, I cried for days. I got up early to watch marry Prince Charles and watched with wide-eyed awe. When she died - I got up early with orange juice in hand to watch the funeral and I watched through tear-filled eyes. It only seemed fitting since I watched the beginning (her marriage) of her star rising that I should also watch as she, the sometimes troubled star, be laid to rest. I remember it as if it was yesterday and I also remembered being physically exhausted after weeks of watching and crying.
And here is another troubled star being laid to rest. I am exhausted but it comes from the 24-7 coverage of his life, his troubles, his yet to be determined legacy and yet I have cried zero tears. There is no question that he was a superstar and millions mourn his passing. I have heard many great quotes over the last week including this one; "The quickest way to become a legend is to die young." This no doubt is true. The estates Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley has generated more money with the stars being dead than when they were alive. History will repeat itself and the same will occur with Michael Jackson. Thank goodness for his children. The most profound statement I heard is really reflective of the entire life and times of Michael Jackson. The cultural critic, Toure summed it up today on morning television......he pondered aloud....."If the white Michael Jackson saw videos of the black Michael Jackson - would he even know that he was watching himself." What a sad commentary that is painfully true.
It will a tough decision today at lunchtime - Judge Christina or watching the "highly produced, massive orchestrated memorial service." Of course, I can't think of a better way to enjoy an egg salad sandwich and chips served with a side of circus.
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