Global Superstar Quotes

You aspire to be as great as Michael Jackson is as an artist. I don't think any artist in pop, rock or hip-hop has ever done it any bigger than him. You know what I mean? He's the man.

Every artist should want to be like Michael Jackson

What is a genius? What is a living legend? What is a megastar? Michael Jackson -- that's all. And when you think you know him, he gives you more. I think he is one of the finest people to hit this planet, and, in my estimation, he is the true King of Pop, Rock and Soul.

Michael Jackson was part of that tremendous wave in the ocean of human expression and it happened to be located first and foremost in Gary, Indiana, working class.

Michael Jackson was the most astonishing person I've ever met on the face of this planet.

He[Michael Jackson] had a joy in being alive. There was a joy you felt of him on the stage and making us not just feel good but pushing us against ourselves with the "Man in the Mirror," looking at ourselves critically, "Black or White," what does it mean to get caught in a color as opposed to a rich history and culture?

There's always a Justin Bieber. Ever since I've been around, there's always been one of him.

There will never be another Michael Jackson, a huge pop star since (the age of) 7.

I always looked up to Michael [Jackson] because he was never afraid to just be himself, never tried to be anything that he wasn't.

Michael Jackson was one of popular culture's greatest artists. Nobody danced better. Few sang more compellingly. No one understood more about stage spectacles or music videos. He was an innovator. His reach was global.

I got really excited about Beyoncé, but it was Beyoncé. I think I was more in awe of how pleasant she is.

Madonna is the most famous woman on the planet and has been for a number of decades.

The Rock is somebody that every kid in my era grew up watching. Legend. His success is not only in wrestling but what he's done after it has been spectacular.