Saying goodbye to Michael J

MJ, that's what I'll call you: MJ. It sounds like we're friends.

And in some ways I feel like we are. I've always admired your music, even as a child I knew there was something special about you, your talent and dedication to your craft.

Thanks for your amazing songs. Thanks for giving my sister (boyfriend) and I something to dance to. So many of us are celebrating you in this time.

I visited my grandfather recently who just had a hip replacement. I asked, "how is your recovery going?" And he said, "I'll be moonwalking out of here in no time."

You wanted 2009 to be your big comeback, you got it. But in my family, you never left.