The late Michael Jackson was a musical talent, with captivating presence that electrified audiences and generated such admiration amongst fans that many have and still try to emulate him. But behind the scenes the story unfolds in sadness and his life imparts a valuable lesson for us all.
On tour in 1973 with the Jackson Five a young Michael was just emerging as a solo artist and embracing the unique moves which made him so famous. The media always after a fresh feature was on hand to interview the rising star and among them Janise Beaumont a young Australian journalist with uncomplicated view of the then troubled teen.
At the time there were no rumors of abuse and minders were not watching over his every move. In a private interview where Michael was free to be himself the young talent expressed uncommon politeness, exceptional sadness and an absence of childlike spontaneity.
When asked to remember her meeting with Michael, Janise recalls feeling overwhelmed by genuine sadness, his hollow eyes revealed another side to fame. From her first impressions of emptiness to the words of John Bradshaw during an interview some years later, “Beware the overly compliant child this is often an indication they are being abused.” A very different picture emerges & when you combine a missing childhood, constant abuse, sudden wealth & stratospheric fame, you get is a recipe for madness.
Today, the allure for fame is still strong with countless reality shows promising profit without peril and the results are always the same. Like moths to a flame people are drawn to the white heat of celebrity but none of us imagine the pressures or sacrifices that this entails. Lives unravel under the intense scrutiny of a public that has no intimate knowledge or understanding of the reality of fame. How can we expect our idols to remain stable when our appreciation is inconsistent, offering love one moment then serving up hate the next?
Michael was not the first nor is he likely to be the last to suffer a sad fate as a fallen star but his life can impart an important lesson- We can all learn to be kinder to one another, reserve judgement and unify as people. To seek fame for the sake of it is to forsake the very things which you covet the most, true joy, a strong sense of identity and passion for life.
For more insight on Michael and many other stars be sure to read Janise Beaumont’s new book “Charlie, At Last a Memoir” available from all good bookstores!
ISBN: 9781741106992
ISBN-10: 1741106990
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Pty, Limited
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Audience: General
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