Who interviewed Jackson?
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Who is he?
Michael Jackson's confidant.
How long did the tapes last?
30 hours.
When did they record them?
Nine years ago
Why?
For a book Jackson wanted written
Who was Joe?
Joe
What did he have to say about the book?
We are not going to dignify this with a comment
What happened to Michael when Joe came in?
He would faint or vomit sometimes when his father entered the room
Did this stop as an adult?
No.
Who was Michael?
A pop star.
What fear does he mention?
growing old,
Does he speak about his friends?
yes.
Who are they?
Madonna and Brooke Shields.
How does he feel around people?
Shy.
What does he like to have around instead?
Mannequins.
Who was his spiritual advisor?
Boteach.
When did that begin?
About 1999.
What stopped the book from getting printed?
The pop star's child molestation trial
How did that turn out?
It ended with an acquittal.
In what year?
2005.