You talk: Michael Jackson's death

Stephanie Firor, Dobbs Ferry

How did you react to the news of Michael Jackson’s death?
It was just a shock. I heard about… who died also?

Farrah Fawcett?
Yeah. I heard about her after and it was like, 'Oh, the seventies are over.' I dunno, I hated Anna Nicole Smith’s death because it was so publicized and people are even consciously saying they don’t want this to flood people’s lives, but they want people to know about it. I mean, Michael Jackson is an actual icon. His music will be missed.

Do you feel like he influenced your life in any way?
I think, more than anything, him as person. People look at him like he’s had three different lives. And just the ability to be so transcendent and still the same person, but can show so many sides of himself. People criticize him for that.

How do you think he’ll be remembered?
I think his peak will be remembered more.

What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?