Standing by their man

Dear Interview,

I've picked up copies of Interview twice in my life: The first was when Michael Jackson interviewed Neptunes wonder Pharrell Williams [August 2003], and the second was your February issue, when the King of Pop fielded questions from Brett Ratner. In the circus that is Jackson's world, this interview, in which Michael talks candidly about his experiences growing up as a member of the Jackson 5, was a refreshing look into the life of one of music's most famous personalities. After reading the article, I dusted off my old Off the Wall [1979] LP and was quickly reminded how this man moved me as no artist had done before, or probably ever will.

JOSEPH YENISH Somerset, NJ

Dear Interview,

Thank you for the interview with Michael Jackson. I wish I could read pieces of this caliber about him more often. I hope it helps people understand him better.

SORINA POPESCU Romania

Dear Interview,

Thanks for running a fair interview with Michael Jackson. I'm a loyal Jackson fan and am very upset about what he's going through right now. I think the way he's being judged is so unfair. I'd also like to say thank you to interviewer Brett Ratner for being such a good friend to Michael.

GEMMA SNOW England

Dear Interview,

Thank you so much for your recent Michael Jackson interview. I believe in his innocence 100 percent, and I'm glad that you're printing the facts instead of making up a load of stuff just to sell a magazine. Keep up the good work!

T. EASTWOOD Address Withheld

Dear Interview,

I would like to thank you for publishing the interview with Michael Jackson in your February issue. It was nice to read a positive piece on Jackson and to see that his close friend Brett Rather conducted the interview. It's also great that it was printed as part of the "16 Most Riveting Child Stars ... Grown Up" special.

MICHELLE THOMAS Toronto

Dear Interview,

Thank you for the wonderful article on Michael Jackson in your February 2004 issue. It was a nice change to read something positive and fun about Michael. I am a huge fan and appreciate that you did not jump on the Michael-bashing bandwagon as everyone else has lately.

WANDA THOMPSON New York City

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