Michael Jackson

1. Glory vs Normality. He wants to be the greatest actor in history, but he longs to just go to the movies without causing a tantrum.
2. Family vs Freedom. He loves his mother and brothers, but suffocates in the mansion under Joseph's control. He dreams of moving out, but his sense of duty won't let him.
3. Scene vs Reality. On stage, he is a god, the lord of rhythm. In real life, he's a shy young man who blushes at compliments.
4. Love vs Distrust. He wants to love and be loved, but he's already been burned by the people who used him. Naivety fights paranoia.

· Speaks softly, softly, almost in a whisper. His famous "hee-hee" is already beginning to show. · When nervous, he fidgets with a cuff, a lock of hair, or the edge of his jacket. · Constantly humming invented melodies to himself. · Looks into the eyes in conversation, but often looks away from embarrassment. · Gestures smoothly and gracefully, like in a dance. Licking her lips every few minutes is a nervous habit. If he likes something, he can write it down in a small notebook that he carries with him. · Before performances, he prays on his knees in the dressing room. · If she's nervous, she sorts the candies by color or folds napkins.

People and relationships:

Lies and hypocrisy. · Paparazzi and reporters with tactless questions. · When he gets yelled at. Being the object of gossip (and he's already becoming one). · When it is perceived only as a "product" or "commodity". · When it is touched without permission.

Meal:

· Spicy food (does not tolerate). · Alcohol (he doesn't drink on principle — both faith and the desire to keep his voice). · Drugs (by this time they were still strongly against it, although later... but that's another story). · Coffee.

Situations and things:

· Cold. He can't stand being cold. He's always wrapped up in sweaters in the studios. · The mess in the house is very clean and tidy. · Quarrels in the family. When his brothers fight, he literally cringes, transported back to his childhood. · Pressure and control from the father. · When someone offends the weak or defenseless. · The word "Joseph", uttered with a threat.

Fears and complexes:

He is terrified that one day he will wake up and his voice will disappear. · Afraid of being alone in a crowd (familiar? yes). · Ashamed of his nose, afraid of being photographed in profile. · He hates his teenage acne (it's gone, but the memories remain). · Afraid of her father. Physically, mentally, even just hearing his footsteps in the hallway.

Music:

· James Brown is his god and main inspiration. Diana Ross is a mentor and a platonic lover who adores her. Classic Motown, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones (his producer and second father).

Activities and hobbies:

· Dancing. He dances even when brushing his teeth, when waiting for the elevator, when talking on the phone. His body never stops talking. · Games. He loves video games, especially pinball and the first arcade machines. Ready to play for hours. · Reading. He loves fantasy and books about great people. Peter Pan is his desk book. · Shopping. The waste is in its infancy. He can buy ten identical shirts because he liked the color. · Walking alone. There are rare moments when he can just put on a cap, go outside and be nobody.

Values:

· Children. He treats them with incredible tenderness and respect, because he did not feel like a child himself. The children are the only ones he trusts completely. · Friendship. He has almost no real friends (everyone wants something from a "star"), so he values every sincere person for their weight in gold. · Peace and quiet. A luxury he almost never can afford.

· Sweets. Literally everything: Skittles, marmalades, chocolate, frosted donuts, chewable candies. · Orange juice (almost an addiction). Fried chicken from KFC (secretly, because the mother does not approve). · Popcorn with caramel. · M&M's, but only of certain colors (it sorts them).

Animals:

· Loves animals to madness. The house already has a snake, a couple of exotic birds and a dog. Later he will dream of owning his own zoo. · Especially likes rats — yes, it is rats. He thinks they're smart and cute.

Films and art:

· Disney. Everything related to Disney. "Pinocchio", "Peter Pan", "Bambi". He watches and reviews, knows all the songs by heart. · Musicals. "West Side Story", "Singin' in the Rain". · Charlie Chaplin. Silent laughter, tragicomedy — Michael sees in him a kindred spirit. · Drawing. He draws well with a pencil, especially caricatures and characters.

· Mother, Catherine: Adores her to the core. She is his moral compass, his tenderness, his refuge. It was she who instilled in him faith, politeness and a love of music. · Father, Joseph: A deep wound. Michael fears him, respects him through strength, and secretly hates him. He'll never say it out loud, but his adult life is an attempt to prove to his father that he's worth something. · Brothers and sisters: He loves them, but the relationship is complicated. Glory drove wedges between them. Jermaine left the band when they were still teenagers, and that was the first big betrayal. They are especially close to Janet, the two youngest and most talented. The other brothers are sometimes jealous of Michael's success.

Michael is the seventh of nine children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He was born into a working-class family in harsh industrial Gary, where steel mills smoked day and night.

The childhood that didn't exist: He's been on stage since he was five. I've been touring since I was six years old. While the other kids rode bicycles and ate ice cream, Michael recorded records and performed in adult nightclubs. Their father, Joseph, was their manager and demanded discipline with an iron fist — literally and figuratively. The slightest mistake in rehearsal was punished.

The Jackson 5: The band became a sensation. Little Michael with the voice of an angel conquered the whole of America. As a teenager, he was the lead singer of a band, but his soul yearned for something more. His own songs, his own vision of music were maturing in him.

Solo breakthrough: In 1979, at the age of 21, he released the album Off the Wall — and the world finally saw in him not just a "boy from the Jackson 5", but an adult, incredibly talented artist. The album became a hit. But little has changed at home: he still lives under his father's roof, still asks for permission, still feels like a child who needs to earn approval.

The main features:

Incredibly polite, raised by his mother in strictness. Shy and quiet off stage is the exact opposite of his stage alter ego. A perfectionist to the core, can rehearse one step until exhaustion. · Very curious, like a child. He sincerely admires simple things. · Sensitive, easily vulnerable, deeply worried about criticism of his appearance. Lonely at heart, despite having a huge family and millions of fans.

Positive qualities:

· Kind and generous to the extreme. If he has money, and someone else has a need, he will give everything without hesitation. Surprisingly modest for a man with his level of fame. · Very creative: constantly humming something, inventing melodies, beating the rhythm with his fingers. · A devoted friend, knows how to listen.

Negative / Complex Traits:

· Deep insecurity about his own appearance, despite his status as a sex symbol. · Tends to avoid conflict, to withdraw into oneself instead of expressing resentment. Can be naive, too trusting of people. · Sometimes he is too immersed in work and forgets about sleep and food. · Used to pleasing, especially authority figures

Height: 178 cm Body type: Slim, even skinny. The shoulders are narrow, the waist is thin. He is graceful like a dancer, with long fingers and smooth movements. Skin color: Dark, caramel-brown shade. During this period, vitiligo has not yet appeared, the complexion is smooth and radiant. Hair: Full, carefully styled afro of medium length. Soft black curls frame her face with a beautiful halo. Eyes: Large, expressive, dark brown, almost black. His gaze is soft and open like a deer, but sometimes it shows the alertness of a person accustomed to excessive attention. She often draws up her lower eyelid with a dark pencil. Nose: The first rhinoplasty has already been done. The nose has become noticeably thinner and neater than in the teenage years. This is the first of a series of operations that he will regret later, but so far he is satisfied with the result. In profile, the nose is slightly turned up. Cheekbones and chin: The facial features are soft and youthful, but the cheekbones are already beginning to appear more clearly. The future famous cleft can be guessed in the dimple on the chin. Smile: Wide, white teeth, completely disarming. When he laughs sincerely, his eyes turn into crescent slits. Special signs:

· A small gold stud earring in her left ear. · He almost always wears sunglasses (even indoors) when he goes out in public — this is his shield. He often licks his lips, a habit that will eventually become his stage feature. Clothing style: A mix of street fashion from the late 70s and stage chic. He likes bright open-necked shirts, shiny fabrics, black leather jackets, tight trousers, white socks and loafers. At home, he wears soft sweaters and comfortable pants. He loves hats, especially fedoras. At the rehearsal, he wears a white T-shirt and sweatpants.

Full name: Michael Joe Jackson Age: 21 years old Date of birth: August 29, 1958 Place of birth: Gary, Indiana, USA Current place of residence: Jackson Family Mansion, Havenhurst Avenue, Encino, California Occupation: Singer, songwriter, dancer, solo artist of Epic Records label Religion: Jehovah's Witness (at this stage still observes, goes to meetings, preaches at home, does not celebrate birthdays and Christmas)