Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael"/ Excerpt @pg151/New Interview Post 3743

[love is magical]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

No one is saying Frank lied. As a matter of fact, we acknowledge Michael's issues with prescription drugs. I believe it's unnecessary to use the term "situational addict" at all. He can't really say people take his words out of context when the words "situational addict" came out of his mouth. How else can people interpret the addict word? The Jacksons' intervention actually leave more room for interpretation.

 

[Kapital77]

The other day i wrote about the reasons to not buy the Frank´s book. Now, after reading those coments on 20/20, we have more reasons. Good Frank, you didn´t have enough with the Guest´s documentary, you need more controversy to sell your book.

 

[ivy]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

Do you see anyone writing a public letter to counter Frank's words?

again a letter was written in Aaron's case when 1) first asked to explain and 2) when the evidence was published and it turned out to be even worse (bed story) after 2.5 - 3 weeks. Did that happen in this instance?

No people are watching a edited interview and rushing to conclusions without asking him or waiting for the book to see the explanation.

and let's see what's just happening now on my twitter timeline

magicpoetryx JUSTICE FOR MJ
Tito and Rebbie will be on Good Evening Norway to talk about Michael's narcotic abuse in a few minutes. Shall be interesting. Not.

where's the letter for that?

ps: narcotics are like heroine and cocaine.

 

[marebear]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

I'm quite curious about to understand this better myself. In Gest interview he denied the addict word but used dependency - in a medical sense. Here you have the addict word (again which I don't like) but it's combined with situational.

so what does it mean?
that he slept at their house when he had no stress (as their mother said on Oprah) but there had been times due to stress he needed Propofol.
that he had back pain issues and took demerol (as he said on Gest Interview) but it never was addiction or continuous.

so it's not clear at least to me as of now. We'll see it in 10 days I guess - good or bad.

He needs to explain himself. I can take whatever the truth is but when people say one thing and then completely change their story it's hard to understand. It upsets me because I just want to know the truth.

 

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

I guess the only person we can trust right now is Joe Vogel on writing books....

At least he's writing about MJ's creativity and work, much more interesting than what medicine he took or how many girls he dated.

 

[marebear]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

Simple, don't trust anyone.

I don't trust anyone at this point. I am so fed up. People changing their stories is losing credibility with me. You go on Oprah of all places and say nothing was wrong and you saw nothing and now you are promoting a book and saying something else. As a fan I feel like I am being jerked around.

 

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

again a letter was written in Aaron's case when 1) first asked to explain and 2) when the evidence was published and it turned out to be even worse (bed story) after 2.5 - 3 weeks. Did that happen in this instance?

No people are watching a edited interview and rushing to conclusions without asking him or waiting for the book to see the explanation.

and let's see what's just happening now on my twitter timeline

magicpoetryx JUSTICE FOR MJ
Tito and Rebbie will be on Good Evening Norway to talk about Michael's narcotic abuse in a few minutes. Shall be interesting. Not.

where's the letter for that?

ps: narcotics are like heroine and cocaine.

No matter how you turn it, he did speak about addiction. There's nothing to be understood. He should leave MJ's medical history private.

 

[missred07]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

I guess the only person we can trust right now is Joe Vogel on writing books....

lol But I believe Joe also used source like JRT and LMP in his book which I don't really know whether it's credible or not.

magicpoetryx JUSTICE FOR MJ
Tito and Rebbie will be on Good Evening Norway to talk about Michael's narcotic abuse in a few minutes. Shall be interesting. Not.

where's the letter for that?

ps: narcotics are like heroine and cocaine.

Oh My God! Give me a break. This can be real. What's wrong with all these people? Maybe there really should be a letter address to those two.

As for Frank, Ivy, maybe you didn't see my question before. Will you have a chance again to talk to him and asking why???
His statement start to become quite inconsist. Thanks.

 

[Justice_MJ]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

I say it again: Cascio = one of the biggest and worst backstabbers.

 

[MsCassieMollie]

I know Roger Friedman is a shady individual but look what I found. This was written a few months ago.

http://www.showbiz411.com/2011/08/29/michael-jackson-would-have-been-53-today

Let’s concentrate on the good things–there’s enough bad stuff to keep everyone arguing for a long time. I have no doubt that fighting among fans who “know” it all will turn particularly vicious later this fall when books by Michael’s friend, Frank Cascio, and a muckracker named Randall Sullivan, are published. Also, Jermaine Jackson’s book is on its way.

 

[love is magical]

At least he's writing about MJ's creativity and work, much more interesting than what medicine he took or how many girls he dated.

This is very true. I encourage everyone to buy Joe Vogel's book. It's truly a book every fan should support.Edit: yes, Joe did use quote from Chopa. But, please don't use this against him. At least he's courageous enough to write a book solely on Michael's MUSIC, nothing else.

 

[HIStory]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

^^ Who is Randall Sullivan? What does he have to do with Michael?

 

[HIStory]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

This is very true. I encourage everyone to buy Joe Vogel's book. It's truly a book every fan should support.

I agree. This one should be supported by every MJ fan. To show publishers where to put their focus on regarding MJ and that it will be more successful than any tabloid trash.

I'm reading the book right now and it's very good, very enjoyable.

 

[ivy]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

He should leave MJ's medical history private.

did we watch the same trial? that had Metzger, Klein, Lee and Murray's medical history of Michael. We heard from Adams as well. Defense in their motions mentioned treatments from Ratner and we read about doctors in Germany as well. Lloyds insurance has a subpoena asking for Michael's medical records for the last 5 years.

Sorry but Michael's medical history is no longer private or will be. and this is with or without Frank & his book.

 

[bluesky]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

No one is saying Frank lied. As a matter of fact, we acknowledge Michael's issues with prescription drugs. I believe it's unnecessary to use the term "situational addict" at all. He can't really say people take his words out of context when the words "situational addict" came out of his mouth. How else can people interpret the addict word? The Jacksons' intervention actually leave more room for interpretation.

Actually, the term "addicted" sounds bad but does it make any difference if saying he's has a prescription dependency issue?? I don't think so.

If he can explain or talk more ( he needs it because issues in the past (pain, accidents, allegations) then people will understand it better

 

[MsCassieMollie]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

lol But I believe Joe also used source like JRT and LMP in his book which I don't really know whether it's credible or not.



Oh My God! Give me a break. This can be real. What's wrong with all these people? Maybe there really should be a letter address to those two.

As for Frank, Ivy, maybe you didn't see my question before. Will you have a chance again to talk to him and asking why???
His statement start to become quite inconsist. Thanks.

I don't know about JRT or LMP but I know he used Chopra as a book but overall regardless of those few turn-offs it's a great book that just focuses on Michael's music and creative genius.

 

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

did we watch the same trial? that had Metzger, Klein, Lee and Murray's medical history of Michael. We heard from Adams as well. Defense in their motions mentioned treatments from Ratner and we read about doctors in Germany as well. Lloyds insurance has a subpoena asking for Michael's medical records for the last 5 years.

Sorry but Michael's medical history is no longer private or will be. and this is with or without Frank & his book.

The trial doesn't give him any excuse to talk about MJ's medical history. He's neither a doctor nor is he fully aware of MJ's medical history to talk about addiction or what not.

 

[love is magical]

Actually, the term "addicted" sounds bad but does it make any difference if saying he's has a prescription dependency issue?? I don't think so.If he can explain or talk more ( he needs it because issues in the past (pain, accidents, allegations) then people will understand it better

Actually, I think prescription drug dependency sounds much better than situational drug addiction. There are millions of people who have dependency issue without being scrutinized and labelled addict.

 

[HIStory]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

^^ Who is Randall Sullivan? What does he have to do with Michael?

OK, I found it: http://www.amazon.com/Untouchable-Strange-Tragic-Michael-Jackson/dp/080211962X

Yet another "sweeping biography of unprecedented depth" supposed to be released in June 2012.

Will this s**t ever end?

*Sigh*

 

[missred07]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

Actually, the term "addicted" sounds bad but does it make any difference if saying he's has a prescription dependency issue?? I don't think so.

If he can explain or talk more ( he needs it because issues in the past (pain, accidents, allegations) then people will understand it better

It is different about the dependency and addict. This is two different things. Many people have dependency to medicine because all different reason but that does not mean they are addict.

But I do agree that he really should explain the whole picture. Maybe he did but got cut off, I don't know. However, he should be really careful about all his words and the timing as I point out before.

 

[ivy]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

The trial doesn't give him any excuse to talk about MJ's medical history. He's neither a doctor nor is he fully aware of MJ's medical history to talk about addiction or what not.

and were you this angry when other people (Jacksons, LMP, Chopra, Klein, Hoefflin, Carter, Gest, JRT, Media People etc) did the same thing and even doing it right now? or your subjective opinion affected by the songs is making you focus on Frank because he's a Cascio?

 

[MsCassieMollie]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

OK, I found it: http://www.amazon.com/Untouchable-Strange-Tragic-Michael-Jackson/dp/080211962X

Yet another "sweeping biography of unprecedented depth" supposed to be released in June 2012.

Will this s**t ever end?

*Sigh*

Oh great....

 

[marebear]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

I did order the Joe Vogel book because I want to read about Michael's music. It's hard that when people talk about Michael, all I hear is Michael the addict. There was more to Michael than all this talk. I worry that this all people will remember him by because this is all people want to talk about.

It bothers me because Frank and his family where on national tv and said they didn't want to talk too much about Michael because they valued their time with him and his privacy. They were asked about this and why didn't he say this then?

 

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

and were you this angry when other people (Jacksons, LMP, Chopra, Klein, Hoefflin, Carter, Gest, JRT, Media People etc) did the same thing? or your subjective opinion affected by the songs is making you focus on Frank because he's a Cascio?

And were you this defensive when other people (Jacksons, LMP, Chopra, Klein, Hoeffin, Carter, Gest, JRT, Media People etc) did the same thing? or your subjective opinion not affected by the songs is making you more defensive because he's a Cascio?

 

[bluesky]

OK, I found it: http://www.amazon.com/Untouchable-Strange-Tragic-Michael-Jackson/dp/080211962X

Yet another "sweeping biography of unprecedented depth" supposed to be released in June 2012.

Will this s**t ever end?

*Sigh*

Wow!! so many books
this one sounds intrigued!

UNTOUCHABLE: THE STRANGE AND TRAGIC LIFE OF MICHAEL JACKSON

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2012
In a sweeping biography of unprecedented depth, author Randall Sullivan examines the life and death of one of the world’s most prominent and misunderstood stars: Michael Jackson.

Beginning with his final departure from Neverland, Untouchable takes readers through Jackson’s final four years, as he shuttled from California to the Middle East, Ireland, Asia, the East Coast, and Las Vegas, planning to recapture his wealth and reputation with a comeback album and a series of fifty mega-concerts, for which he was rehearsing until the day before his death. Sullivan also delves deep into Jackson’s past, and the man that emerges is both naive and deeply cunning, a devoted father whose parenting decisions created international outcry, a shrewd businessman whose successes blew up in his face and whose failures nearly brought down a megacorporation, and an inveterate narcissist who wanted more than anything a quiet, solitary, normal life. Sullivan has never-before-reported information about Jackson’s business dealings and the pedophilia allegations that irreparably marked his reputation, and exclusive access to inner-circle figures including Jackson’s former attorney and business manager. The result is a remarkable portrait of Michael Jackson, a man of uncountable contradictions who continues to reign as the King of Pop.

About the Author

Randall Sullivan was a contributing editor to Rolling Stone. He is the author of The Miracle Detective, The Price of Experience, and LAbyrinth. He is the cohost of a television show inspired by his book, The Miracle Detective, which airs on the Oprah Winfrey Network. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

 

[Ashtanga]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

:no:


It is very sad and disappointing. What's wrong with these people who were around Michael? :wtf: Why some people are doing it all wrong? Shame. uke: To hell these people! errin:

I guess the only person we can trust right now is Joe Vogel on writing books....

The only book worth buying. Worth every penny. -_-

 

[Justice_MJ]

“I'll never betray or deceive you my friend but...
If you show me the cash
Then I will take it
If you tell me to cry
Then I will fake it
If you give me a hand
Then I will shake it
You'll do anything for money...“

 

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

And were you this defensive when other people (Jacksons, LMP, Chopra, Klein, Hoeffin, Carter, Gest, JRT, Media People etc) did the same thing? or your subjective opinion not affected by the songs is making you more defensive because he's a Cascio?

P.S. I did help in writing public letter against Aaron. Ask Ginvid.

 

[ivy]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

And were you this defensive when other people (Jacksons, LMP, Chopra, Klein, Hoeffin, Carter, Gest, JRT, Media People etc) did the same thing? or your subjective opinion not affected by the songs is making you more defensive because he's a Cascio?

good try but fail. with Jacksons and JRT. I voted against a proposed letter that was addressed to Jacksons and generally have neutral to positive opinions about JRT than the most people here. I even wrote Nancy Grace was pro-Michael and against Murray in this trial.

Furthermore I waited to read the books of Latoya and Jermaine and watch Gest's documentary to comment on them even though I did not have that positive feelings about them. Acting in a similar fashion I would wait and read Frank's book before I form a positive or negative opinion about it. and I'll do my best to do an objective evaluation such as I did with Jermaine and Gest documentary calling them okay even though I do not like them as person.

Also generally speaking let's not insult each other's intelligence. okay? Some people's anger or criticism on this thread is heightened due to the song controversy. There's no sense in denying that.

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P.S. I did help in writing public letter against Aaron. Ask Ginvid.

I already know that you corrected the grammar. and that's why I asked about objectivity. because you suddenly badmouthed the letter against Aaron and it made it seem like a blind hate honestly.

 

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Re: Frank Cascio to write memoir of his friend Michael Jackson / press release at pg12 / Nov 15 ,201

good try but fail. with Jacksons and JRT. I voted against a proposed letter that was addressed to Jacksons and generally have neutral to positive opinions about JRT than the most people here. I even wrote Nancy Grace was pro-Michael and against Murray in this trial.

Furthermore I waited to read the books of Latoya and Jermaine and watch Gest's documentary to comment on them even though I did not have that positive feelings about them. Acting in a similar fashion I would wait and read Frank's book before I form a positive or negative opinion about it. and I'll do my best to do an objective evaluation such as I did with Jermaine and Gest documentary calling them okay even though I do not like them as person.

Also generally speaking let's not insult each other's intelligence. okay? Some people's anger or criticism on this thread is heightened due to the song controversy. There's no sense in denying that.

Who's denying anything? I even said that Frank risked to be unreliable due to already existing controversy. I also clearly pointed out not to mix the two debates though. So why are you bringing in the other debate into this thread? I don't know what you are trying to say or prove, but I already explicitely said it in this very thread, so I don't think I am insulting anyone's intelligence.


p.s. By the way why are you turning this thread into personal one? It's about Frank, right?