“I admired Martin Luther King but never met him. Didn’t even exist at the same time as him. Never met Obama either but I love him and would feel pain if the Lord took him now. There’s a difference between celebrity worship and honoring someone who you admire. You may not understand why so many people love and admire Michael. But this man saved thousands of lives and gave love and joy to millions. So for those like me and millions of others, just respect what you do not understand”.

His most personal thoughts may never be confirmed now that he is gone, but it's possible if Michael Jackson were able to offer a final message of love and hope like those he shared with sincerity throughout his career, it might be this inspirational plea from "Man in the Mirror": "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change".