M.J. the Legend

I'm still a little weirded out by Michael's death. Only cause ever since I can remember, he seemed larger than life to me. Since my birth, Michael has been the M.V.P. of pop music--I grew up knowing him to be the definition of pop. So in a way, it feels like the death of a force of nature, somehow.

Even though he pulled some crazy stunts, I always felt sorry for the guy. Who can handle that much fame at such a young age and turn out okay?

He's gone earlier than I thought he would be, but I suppose a tragic life begets a tragic death.

My top five Michael/Jackson 5 songs: "Never Can Say Goodbye," "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough," "Billie Jean," Who's Lovin' You," and "Beat It."

"Billie Jean" is the best, hands down, and is easily in my top 10 favorite songs from any artist.

P.S. Being sad over a celebrity's death is not pathetic. Just like any person you run across in life, a celebrity has the power to move us, even if we don't know them personally. I believe this especially goes for musicians, authors, artists and the like.