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Michael Jackson Entrances Tokyo Fans with Dickens Quotes
By: Julianne Shepherd
POSTED: 14:25 EST, March 8, 2007

For $3200 a pop, MJ entertained fans, took photos and reflected on his career: "It's been the best of times... It's been the worst of times."

At Thursday's kick-off for Michael Jackson's "fan appreciation events" series in Tokyo, the King of Pop posed for photos and read a thank-you note reflecting on his career. He also dropped what may well be his most lucid quote yet: "I've been in the entertainment industry since I was six years old. As Charles Dickens says, 'It's been the best of times, the worst of times.' But I would not change my career."

Tokyo fans paid 400,000 yen (around $3200 US) to attend the event, though 100 orphans were allowed to come for free. Partygoers were regaled for six hours by Japanese MJ impersonators and a buffet dinner, though Jackson himself did not perform. He did, however, address the country's consistent enthusiasm for his work: "Japan is one of my favorite places to visit in the world," he said. "I want to thank all of you for making me the biggest-selling artist in Japan."

MJ is currently working on a new album and living in Las Vegas after a post-trial sabbatical in Bahrain.

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"They call me BLUD, they call me RUDE BOY, they call me OI, they call me MATE, that's not my name!"

Betch stole Corky's shtick.

SO MJ is working on a new album, eh?

After all the scandals he got involved with, I wonder if the mainstream public will allow him to have a "comeback". Thoughts?

as long as produces good shit, yes.

I want to marry him.