Michael Jackson’s Interview With Geraldo Rivera Broadcast on Television

In an interview that will be broadcast this Saturday local time on the television program "At Large with Geraldo Rivera," Michael Jackson spoke with Geraldo Rivera about many issues. This interview will also be aired on Sunday, February 6 (Bahman 18) at 6:30 a.m. Tehran time on Fox News. Until now, Michael Jackson had been prohibited from speaking about his case due to a judge’s order. In this interview, Michael Jackson talked about topics such as the custody of his children, the impact that the allegations have had on him and his family, as well as his future professional goals. Michael announced in the interview that most of the news published about him is fabricated and false. And that fame has made him the target of many attacks." "The more famous a star you are, the more attacks you become the target of. And I don’t want to try to say that I’m a superstar." In an interview recorded two weeks ago, Jackson says: "I’m telling the truth—people go toward the stars as if they intend to attack them. We are targets for them. But the truth always wins. I believe that." "I built Neverland as a home for myself and for the kids. It gives me the opportunity to do things I couldn’t do when I was a child. We couldn’t go to the movies. We couldn’t go to Disneyland. We couldn’t do any of these fun things. We were on tour. We worked hard." "And we enjoyed doing it. But this (building Neverland) allowed me to have a place for myself where whatever I want can be there. Other men have their Ferrary cars and their airplanes and helicopters, or wherever they can be happy. My happiness is giving and sharing and having innocent entertainment." Jackson says that Neverland is a happy place for children who live in the middle of cities—those who "haven’t seen the mountains, haven’t ridden the carousel, and don’t have a horse or a llama." "So if I can open the gates of Neverland and see this happiness—then I’ll say, ‘Oh God, thank you.’ I feel like I’ve obtained God’s satisfaction smile, because I’m doing something that brings joy and happiness to others." Michael Jackson also talked about "Eminem," who in the video "Just Lose It" released late last year had mocked Michael. He said: "I’ve always admired Mr. Eminem. But he should be ashamed of what he did. Most of my life I’ve been an artist, and I’ve never attacked another artist. Great artists don’t do this. You don’t have to do it." Michael also supported his sister regarding an incident that happened at last year’s Super Bowl. "Actually, I was watching and I didn’t see anything. I told her (Janet) to be strong. This, too, shall pass. Don’t worry. I’ve seen worse things than this." Michael Jackson also expressed his interest in recording a song to help the tsunami victims.