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“Well, you don't get to do things that other children get to do, having friends and slumber parties and buddies. There were none of that for me. I didn't have friends when I was little. My brothers were my friends.”

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, known as the 'King of Pop', was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and music producer. Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, he passed away on June 25, 2009. Jackson's career spanned over four decades, and he achieved immense success not only in music but also in dance, fashion, and philanthropy. more

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