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ye but he's not the only one. he have good company to join him
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I listened the God T-Mez on Positively Michael, and the 3T and all the Jack$on$ in fact must be pissed off with T-Mez about what he said on Frank :lol:
The Jack$on$ failed one more time :lol:
I listened the God T-Mez on Positively Michael, and the 3T and all the Jack$on$ in fact must be pissed off with T-Mez about what he said on Frank :lol:
The Jack$on$ failed one more time :lol:
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Just wanted to know is there going to be any transcript or audio/video record of T-Mez saying all these so people can use as reference in the future?
Thanks Ivy for the clarification. It's good to have T-Mez to clear up things.
Just wanted to know is there going to be any transcript or audio/video record of T-Mez saying all these so people can use as reference in the future?
Thanks Ivy for the clarification. It's good to have T-Mez to clear up things.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
it's a podcast on PositiveMichael. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=565905&cmd=apop
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I typed up a transcript of the part related to Frank.
Transcript :
Thomas Mesereau talking about Frank Cascio and 2005 trial
First of all this was a very complex, confusing, terrifying situation. What Sneddon did , the DA who was after Michael as everyone knows, What he did was he brought these conspiracy charges for many different reasons. One of them was to terrify away witnesses that can help Michael Jackson.
And what he did was and it was very strange, he had the grand jury indict Michael on various counts the first one being conspiracy. But the only one in the alleged conspiracy charged was Michael. He called everyone else an unindicted co-conspirator which is a give away right away that he had a nefarious purpose for bringing a conspiracy charge.
So Michael was charged with conspiracy. Remember a conspiracy is an agreement among various individuals to commit a crime. the agreement can be in writing or it can be not in writing. It can also be an understanding. But nevertheless conspiracy involves more than one person and it requires a form of agreement to commit a crime. But the only one charged was Michael Jackson. So that ought to tell you something right there something is wrong.
Everyone else was called an unidicted co-conspirator. Frank Cascio, Vinnie Amen, Dieter, Konitzer, Marc Shaffel. What I think he did was he wanted to scare the daylights away from these potential witnesses for Michael Jackson because they were there when Arvizo's was around. And to do that he sort of hang the possibility of charging them over their heads, he forced them all to get lawyers and he terrified them. Let's face it.
As I said in other discussions there were other technical reasons he brought that charge. It would allow the Arvizo's to testify about Cascio, Shaffer, Amen, Dieter and Konitzer and at the same time scare them away so Michael couldn't bring them in to contradict or refute what Arvizo's said. It was very very sinister in my opinion.
So Frank Cascio and the rest all got lawyers, you would expect them to. They were looking at the possibility of felony charges of conspiracy and years in prison. We were sort of preparing our defense and trying to figure out who everyone was and what they can contribute to our defense and what they had to say and what they said to other people, have they talked to Sneddon and company. You know this is what criminal defense is. This was a huge case, everything was magnified a million times.
So Frank Cascio got a lawyer and I did not want Michael talking to him or him talking to Michael because this would open up the door to types of examination by the DAs in the trial. Although I believe they were talking anyway because they were friends for many years.
And Cascio's lawyer Joe Tacopina from NY started calling me and asking me what was going on and what I thought. I would tell him what I could and I would ask him what Frank was up to. My impression was Frank was listening to his lawyer. His lawyer was going very carefully, very professionally, very delicately through the evidence and trying to find out how to protect his client. That was what his job was. So his lawyer wasn't right away saying "he'll do whatever you want", he was being careful about it and I think Frank was listening to his lawyer. I don't know what he said to Michael or what Michael said to him. I know his family members were talking to Michael , I wasn't privy to those conversations. You know they are all very close friends.
At some point a perception that Frank was not being cooperative had developed. I'm not so sure why it might have developed. It might have been just his lawyer being cautious and careful. But I can say this in the end he was willing to testify. His lawyer told me he was willing to testify , he had a lot of conversations. What I think happened was he was scared, he was listening to his lawyer , his lawyer was being cautious that may have been construed as him not being cooperative but I will say this in the end he was willing to come in and testify. That's what I think really happened with Frank Cascio.
Now you know I can't blame him for being terrified. He does say in his book that I have to point out that Sneddon offered him immunity from prosecution. What that meant was if he came forward and cooperated with Sneddon and the DA's office he could not be prosecuted. He also had to be willing to testify against Michael and he refused it. Even though that would have been a very safe way to go to make sure that you aren't charged. You gotta give him credit for that. Gotta give him credit for that, gotta understand how terrified they were about being charged with felony conspiracy going to prison. You gotta appreciate he was listening to his lawyer who was going on cautiously and carefully to figure out how to best protect his client. So I don't think anyone should blame Frank. Really don't.
Now other people weren't as terrified as he was. For example Chris Tucker and Maculay Culkin were not unidicted co-conspirators. They were never facing charges. So they came right out and told their lawyers and agents and managers and advisers "we are testifying for Michael whenever he needs us. You know there's no doubt about it". And they did that. I sat with Maculay Culkin and his entertainment lawyer and his entertainment lawyer was scared to death. Where as Maculay was cool as can be said "when Michael needs me I am there". I met with Chris Tucker and his lawyer at his lawyers home and his attitude was exactly the same "When Michael wants me I don't care what I'm doing I'm there". But they weren't also facing the possibility of a conspiracy charge. So I'm not hard on Frank, I understand the whole situation, in the end he was willing to testify.
And as he correctly said in his book , and I read it and I enjoyed the book, I decided that I didn't need to call him. I wanted to get this case to the jury , I actually shortened our witness list, we initially expected the trial to last a few more months. But I wanted this to get to the jury, I thought we really rocked their world so to speak and I thought this case was ready for an acquittal. That's what happened fortunately.
Source: Positively Michael Podcast December 4 , 2011
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=565905&cmd=apop
I typed up a transcript of the part related to Frank.
Transcript :
Thomas Mesereau talking about Frank Cascio and 2005 trial
First of all this was a very complex, confusing, terrifying situation. What Sneddon did , the DA who was after Michael as everyone knows, What he did was he brought these conspiracy charges for many different reasons. One of them was to terrify away witnesses that can help Michael Jackson.
And what he did was and it was very strange, he had the grand jury indict Michael on various counts the first one being conspiracy. But the only one in the alleged conspiracy charged was Michael. He called everyone else an unindicted co-conspirator which is a give away right away that he had a nefarious purpose for bringing a conspiracy charge.
So Michael was charged with conspiracy. Remember a conspiracy is an agreement among various individuals to commit a crime. the agreement can be in writing or it can be not in writing. It can also be an understanding. But nevertheless conspiracy involves more than one person and it requires a form of agreement to commit a crime. But the only one charged was Michael Jackson. So that ought to tell you something right there something is wrong.
Everyone else was called an unidicted co-conspirator. Frank Cascio, Vinnie Amen, Dieter, Konitzer, Marc Shaffel. What I think he did was he wanted to scare the daylights away from these potential witnesses for Michael Jackson because they were there when Arvizo's was around. And to do that he sort of hang the possibility of charging them over their heads, he forced them all to get lawyers and he terrified them. Let's face it.
As I said in other discussions there were other technical reasons he brought that charge. It would allow the Arvizo's to testify about Cascio, Shaffer, Amen, Dieter and Konitzer and at the same time scare them away so Michael couldn't bring them in to contradict or refute what Arvizo's said. It was very very sinister in my opinion.
So Frank Cascio and the rest all got lawyers, you would expect them to. They were looking at the possibility of felony charges of conspiracy and years in prison. We were sort of preparing our defense and trying to figure out who everyone was and what they can contribute to our defense and what they had to say and what they said to other people, have they talked to Sneddon and company. You know this is what criminal defense is. This was a huge case, everything was magnified a million times.
So Frank Cascio got a lawyer and I did not want Michael talking to him or him talking to Michael because this would open up the door to types of examination by the DAs in the trial. Although I believe they were talking anyway because they were friends for many years.
And Cascio's lawyer Joe Tacopina from NY started calling me and asking me what was going on and what I thought. I would tell him what I could and I would ask him what Frank was up to. My impression was Frank was listening to his lawyer. His lawyer was going very carefully, very professionally, very delicately through the evidence and trying to find out how to protect his client. That was what his job was. So his lawyer wasn't right away saying "he'll do whatever you want", he was being careful about it and I think Frank was listening to his lawyer. I don't know what he said to Michael or what Michael said to him. I know his family members were talking to Michael , I wasn't privy to those conversations. You know they are all very close friends.
At some point a perception that Frank was not being cooperative had developed. I'm not so sure why it might have developed. It might have been just his lawyer being cautious and careful. But I can say this in the end he was willing to testify. His lawyer told me he was willing to testify , he had a lot of conversations. What I think happened was he was scared, he was listening to his lawyer , his lawyer was being cautious that may have been construed as him not being cooperative but I will say this in the end he was willing to come in and testify. That's what I think really happened with Frank Cascio.
Now you know I can't blame him for being terrified. He does say in his book that I have to point out that Sneddon offered him immunity from prosecution. What that meant was if he came forward and cooperated with Sneddon and the DA's office he could not be prosecuted. He also had to be willing to testify against Michael and he refused it. Even though that would have been a very safe way to go to make sure that you aren't charged. You gotta give him credit for that. Gotta give him credit for that, gotta understand how terrified they were about being charged with felony conspiracy going to prison. You gotta appreciate he was listening to his lawyer who was going on cautiously and carefully to figure out how to best protect his client. So I don't think anyone should blame Frank. Really don't.
Now other people weren't as terrified as he was. For example Chris Tucker and Maculay Culkin were not unidicted co-conspirators. They were never facing charges. So they came right out and told their lawyers and agents and managers and advisers "we are testifying for Michael whenever he needs us. You know there's no doubt about it". And they did that. I sat with Maculay Culkin and his entertainment lawyer and his entertainment lawyer was scared to death. Where as Maculay was cool as can be said "when Michael needs me I am there". I met with Chris Tucker and his lawyer at his lawyers home and his attitude was exactly the same "When Michael wants me I don't care what I'm doing I'm there". But they weren't also facing the possibility of a conspiracy charge. So I'm not hard on Frank, I understand the whole situation, in the end he was willing to testify.
And as he correctly said in his book , and I read it and I enjoyed the book, I decided that I didn't need to call him. I wanted to get this case to the jury , I actually shortened our witness list, we initially expected the trial to last a few more months. But I wanted this to get to the jury, I thought we really rocked their world so to speak and I thought this case was ready for an acquittal. That's what happened fortunately.
Source: Positively Michael Podcast December 4 , 2011
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=565905&cmd=apop
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
Thank you so much much ivy!
Thank you so much much ivy!
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
And mez never explained this to mj? or mj wasnt aware? hardly likely
And mez never explained this to mj? or mj wasnt aware? hardly likely
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
I don't see any reason why T-Mez wanted to explain this to MJ if MJ didn't ask him. T-Mez's priority is winning the case not to solve the difference between MJ and Frank. T-Mez also said long before that lots of people refuse to testify and MJ was hurt by it. If MJ was just too hurt by all these things and the trial, it's a big possibility that he didn't want to touch the whole related issue again (of course this is just my POV). If MJ didn't bring this up to T-Mez by himself, I don't see why T-Mez would told MJ all these things out of blue. T-Mez said there's lots of things happened and many people involved. It's not just Frank and MJ. How come T-Mez would jump to MJ and said: hey I think you misunderstand Frank (I don't even know whether T-Mez know that MJ though Frank betray him) and he actually wanted to testify for you when there were so many things happened and MJ was dragged through mud. Is that the most important thing for T-Mez or even MJ to think about at that time???
In my point of view, it's even hardly likely that T-Mez would lie for Frank.
I don't see any reason why T-Mez wanted to explain this to MJ if MJ didn't ask him. T-Mez's priority is winning the case not to solve the difference between MJ and Frank. T-Mez also said long before that lots of people refuse to testify and MJ was hurt by it. If MJ was just too hurt by all these things and the trial, it's a big possibility that he didn't want to touch the whole related issue again (of course this is just my POV). If MJ didn't bring this up to T-Mez by himself, I don't see why T-Mez would told MJ all these things out of blue. T-Mez said there's lots of things happened and many people involved. It's not just Frank and MJ. How come T-Mez would jump to MJ and said: hey I think you misunderstand Frank (I don't even know whether T-Mez know that MJ though Frank betray him) and he actually wanted to testify for you when there were so many things happened and MJ was dragged through mud. Is that the most important thing for T-Mez or even MJ to think about at that time???
In my point of view, it's even hardly likely that T-Mez would lie for Frank.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
I just listened to the podcast and from what T-Mez said, he didn't even really know about the falling out until years later. He maintained that Michael and Frank were close and said nothing about hard feelings on either side. So, it's possible for T-Mez didn't know about Michael cutting contact with Frank over a clear misunderstanding.
I just listened to the podcast and from what T-Mez said, he didn't even really know about the falling out until years later. He maintained that Michael and Frank were close and said nothing about hard feelings on either side. So, it's possible for T-Mez didn't know about Michael cutting contact with Frank over a clear misunderstanding.
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Frank in the book says Michael never discussed the trial. Everyone else also stated that it was terrible experience for Michael. So perhaps he didn't feel like going around and asking questions and discussing issues and remember all the pain.
Frank in the book says Michael never discussed the trial. Everyone else also stated that it was terrible experience for Michael. So perhaps he didn't feel like going around and asking questions and discussing issues and remember all the pain.
Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
did he mention that at the end?
did he mention that at the end?
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^It was said that MJ was very hands on with his own defense so maybe that is way it's confusing that he wouldn't have understood the situation with Frank. By the way another thing that is confusing is the reason why Frank didn't truly believe that MJ felt his record company was sabotaging him. Seems as though Frank blames MJ alleged paranoia for the real reason. But, it was clear to me that Sony/Mottola didn't do enough to promote Invincible and that MJ wasn't happy anymore being with Sony and their control over his music rights. And so MJ had every right to do what he thought was best to fix the problem. In the end Tommy got the boot and that speaks for it self.
^It was said that MJ was very hands on with his own defense so maybe that is way it's confusing that he wouldn't have understood the situation with Frank. By the way another thing that is confusing is the reason why Frank didn't truly believe that MJ felt his record company was sabotaging him. Seems as though Frank blames MJ alleged paranoia for the real reason. But, it was clear to me that Sony/Mottola didn't do enough to promote Invincible and that MJ wasn't happy anymore being with Sony and their control over his music rights. And so MJ had every right to do what he thought was best to fix the problem. In the end Tommy got the boot and that speaks for it self.
bluetopez;3552379 said:
and who said Frank didn't believe Michael? He actually in detail explains how Sony refused Michael's plans for the first single. Frank just says he believed public protesting was beneath Michael. He also acknowledges the promotion problem but says it wasn't a race issue.
“I’m not disagreeing with you about Sony,” I said, trying to be as supportive as I could. Try as I might, I just couldn’t see the point in parading around with the signs. “But I’m against the bus.” Michael looked tired. And angry. This kind of public display was out of character for him, but he was at the end of his rope.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
It's more of an imply feeling. He didn't specially say it.
He kept saying how Michael and Frank were good friends and didn't acknowledge any kind of fall out. He also read Frank's book and actually said he like it, so I assumed what Frank said was mostly the truth as T-Mez knows it.
But, it is more or less my opinion given the tone T-Mez used that he didn't know about the misunderstanding and Michael never asked who would or wouldn't support him.
It's more of an imply feeling. He didn't specially say it.
He kept saying how Michael and Frank were good friends and didn't acknowledge any kind of fall out. He also read Frank's book and actually said he like it, so I assumed what Frank said was mostly the truth as T-Mez knows it.
But, it is more or less my opinion given the tone T-Mez used that he didn't know about the misunderstanding and Michael never asked who would or wouldn't support him.
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ivy;3552388 said:
Okay I see. But, I disagree with his opinion on the way MJ went about it. MJ was the biggest star Sony had and will ever have. And when MJ did this, they listened. And the way his record company was treating him at the time, he really had no other choice. Getting fans publicly involved as well was smart IMO because it would scare any company when they lose their customers and I highly doubt Michael would bring up a race issue if it wasn't something he really believed was a real problem. I guess Frank was worried for MJ public image? But, given all that was said about MJ what difference would this make to the haters? But, for others like myself it was MJ finally standing up for himself a little more.
Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
and you can disagree with Frank's opinion
I think one thing isn't understood about Frank's book is that he gives you Michael's perspective (as best as he could / as much as he knows it) and then he tells you what his opinion is (very openly) and if he can he mentions other people. In the end you are totally free to believe whatever you want. You can choose to agree or disagree. What I mean is Frank doesn't push his position as "truth" on to people.
and you can disagree with Frank's opinion
I think one thing isn't understood about Frank's book is that he gives you Michael's perspective (as best as he could / as much as he knows it) and then he tells you what his opinion is (very openly) and if he can he mentions other people. In the end you are totally free to believe whatever you want. You can choose to agree or disagree. What I mean is Frank doesn't push his position as "truth" on to people.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
I wonder if anyone has read both Frank's book and the "Magic and the madness". If so, which is better, which gives a more fare or balanced, acording to you, view on Mike?
I wonder if anyone has read both Frank's book and the "Magic and the madness". If so, which is better, which gives a more fare or balanced, acording to you, view on Mike?
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I agreed with Ivy about this one. Frank told his point of view and people don't need to agree with Frank. I myself is the one who don't think it's wise to protest sony in that way and jump to the conclusion saying it's racial problem. I believe Al Sharpton also didn't agree with MJ's comments at that time. I can understand MJ's action and his anger but to me it's just not wise to do that and it doesn't make him looked good (although at the time I do think MJ man enough and quite had guts to do that lol). People even though he was crazy. To me, the main reason between Mottola VS MJ problem might not because of the race. I tend to feel it is artist VS record company exploited problem. Mottola married Mariah Carey who is half black. I really don't think the racial is the main point.
and you can disagree with Frank's opinion
I think one thing isn't understood about Frank's book is that he gives you Michael's perspective (as best as he could / as much as he knows it) and then he tells you what his opinion is (very openly) and if he can he mentions other people. In the end you are totally free to believe whatever you want. You can choose to agree or disagree. What I mean is Frank doesn't push his position as "truth" on to people.
I agreed with Ivy about this one. Frank told his point of view and people don't need to agree with Frank. I myself is the one who don't think it's wise to protest sony in that way and jump to the conclusion saying it's racial problem. I believe Al Sharpton also didn't agree with MJ's comments at that time. I can understand MJ's action and his anger but to me it's just not wise to do that and it doesn't make him looked good (although at the time I do think MJ man enough and quite had guts to do that lol). People even though he was crazy. To me, the main reason between Mottola VS MJ problem might not because of the race. I tend to feel it is artist VS record company exploited problem. Mottola married Mariah Carey who is half black. I really don't think the racial is the main point.
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I don't get then why Michael would think Frank betrayed him or wouldn't help. Wouldn't Tom explain what he just said to Michael at the time?
I have to be honest and say that some things I am reading here make me cringe or uncomfortable. I know Michael was a human being just like all of us. But I think I don't want to know some private things. Because they are private. It's one thing to talk about them taking care of Prince and Paris without a nanny to talking about Michael's sex life for example. As crazy as it sounds I almost feel guilty reading these things even in an article like above. I don't know if we need to know this. I hope I don't offend anyone by saying this.
I don't get then why Michael would think Frank betrayed him or wouldn't help. Wouldn't Tom explain what he just said to Michael at the time?
I have to be honest and say that some things I am reading here make me cringe or uncomfortable. I know Michael was a human being just like all of us. But I think I don't want to know some private things. Because they are private. It's one thing to talk about them taking care of Prince and Paris without a nanny to talking about Michael's sex life for example. As crazy as it sounds I almost feel guilty reading these things even in an article like above. I don't know if we need to know this. I hope I don't offend anyone by saying this.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
Im just half way trouhg the book and stil love it! Because Franks talks about the Michael i love the most, not the entertainer but the human respecfull inteligence and teacher Michael. I would kill to have a friend or better michael as my friend.
Mentioned: Michaels innocent alot, in a ferm way. Also about the joker michael and he were. Love those funny storys. He talks about how in pain michael was because of the 93 allegationed. Its all talked chronology like Ivy said.
Propofol use in munich 99, i was suprised, luckely he had equipment and anesthelogist around.
Demorol used for sleep and pain. But he says michael claimed the addiction was made up so he had not go back to the US where he could be arrested. For me i dont believe that. Why admit on worldwide that you have a addiction problem only to not be arrested maybe. I believe he had a problem because he was in fysik and mental pain all the time. Like frank said its almost impossible to do what michael did, perform give it all and then to sleep after words, the contrast energy and rest was to big, only a machine could do it. I agree there
Als the people around:
He talks about Lisa and debbie, married because of the prince.. dont know if i buy that
Karen faye and arnold klein, frank says he liked them in the beginning, does anyone know how he feels about those two now?
MAc caulkin, having also a golfcar. But i dont read much more then that or mac being around????
Jackson fam, not much around? But michael loved them, and especially his mother. It proves me that i was right when i say michael would be pissed in heaven or grave if he heared about the fans who attacked katherine. When franks said something about franks mothr michael was ferm, respect your mother, she is the reason why you are here!
Eddie was there with frank during the dangerous tour. But frank alone goes with michael in a bus to schotland. It seems like frank is more close then eddie to michael???
Also Frank was allowed in michaels bathroom to listen to all of his unrealeased stuff!! WOW would be so amazing. He talks about some of them with title.
I was kind of sad to read now that franks works for him because the friendship shifted because of that. When cascio fam was with michael, michael denied Frank acces to the room. I was sad and shocked to read that. Also frank writes alot of respect for michael, it still seems he feels protective over michael and is defending almost every move. Which is cute!
So my opinion, there was a good friendship. In a crual world it seems he sometimes only had the cascios. Like when he was crying and asked father cascio to let frank and eddie stay during dangerous tour because he was having a hard time and they helped him.
The storys like laying before the fire on the ground, or the inside jokes are always giving me a smile. I dont have seen interviews with frank yet, but his book *so far i read it* is truly amazing. Michael the spirital inteligence teacher and human, joker and friend...
edit: another question in the book there is a photo were is written this is a special photos thats why i choose it for the cover? but its not on the cover?
Im just half way trouhg the book and stil love it! Because Franks talks about the Michael i love the most, not the entertainer but the human respecfull inteligence and teacher Michael. I would kill to have a friend or better michael as my friend.
Mentioned: Michaels innocent alot, in a ferm way. Also about the joker michael and he were. Love those funny storys. He talks about how in pain michael was because of the 93 allegationed. Its all talked chronology like Ivy said.
Propofol use in munich 99, i was suprised, luckely he had equipment and anesthelogist around.
Demorol used for sleep and pain. But he says michael claimed the addiction was made up so he had not go back to the US where he could be arrested. For me i dont believe that. Why admit on worldwide that you have a addiction problem only to not be arrested maybe. I believe he had a problem because he was in fysik and mental pain all the time. Like frank said its almost impossible to do what michael did, perform give it all and then to sleep after words, the contrast energy and rest was to big, only a machine could do it. I agree there
Als the people around:
He talks about Lisa and debbie, married because of the prince.. dont know if i buy that
Karen faye and arnold klein, frank says he liked them in the beginning, does anyone know how he feels about those two now?
MAc caulkin, having also a golfcar. But i dont read much more then that or mac being around????
Jackson fam, not much around? But michael loved them, and especially his mother. It proves me that i was right when i say michael would be pissed in heaven or grave if he heared about the fans who attacked katherine. When franks said something about franks mothr michael was ferm, respect your mother, she is the reason why you are here!
Eddie was there with frank during the dangerous tour. But frank alone goes with michael in a bus to schotland. It seems like frank is more close then eddie to michael???
Also Frank was allowed in michaels bathroom to listen to all of his unrealeased stuff!! WOW would be so amazing. He talks about some of them with title.
I was kind of sad to read now that franks works for him because the friendship shifted because of that. When cascio fam was with michael, michael denied Frank acces to the room. I was sad and shocked to read that. Also frank writes alot of respect for michael, it still seems he feels protective over michael and is defending almost every move. Which is cute!
So my opinion, there was a good friendship. In a crual world it seems he sometimes only had the cascios. Like when he was crying and asked father cascio to let frank and eddie stay during dangerous tour because he was having a hard time and they helped him.
The storys like laying before the fire on the ground, or the inside jokes are always giving me a smile. I dont have seen interviews with frank yet, but his book *so far i read it* is truly amazing. Michael the spirital inteligence teacher and human, joker and friend...
edit: another question in the book there is a photo were is written this is a special photos thats why i choose it for the cover? but its not on the cover?
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
Don't put too much considerations on the article. If you read the book from cover to cover, things fall into place. I don't understand why some think Frank described Michael's sex life. He didn't. Saying Michael kissing a girl and having a close female friend is harmless, in my opinion. There is no one single moment that I blush while reading the book.
Don't put too much considerations on the article. If you read the book from cover to cover, things fall into place. I don't understand why some think Frank described Michael's sex life. He didn't. Saying Michael kissing a girl and having a close female friend is harmless, in my opinion. There is no one single moment that I blush while reading the book.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
who refused to testify?? Im not at that part in the book but im already scared for that part the fallout between such good friends.. im a romantic i cant stand fight hate and fallouts
who refused to testify?? Im not at that part in the book but im already scared for that part the fallout between such good friends.. im a romantic i cant stand fight hate and fallouts
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
That doesn't matter. If u say something racist it's still racist. I even seen people of the same race call eachother racist names and sterotype themsleves or eachother. I don't think MJ made the whole him Vs. his record company a racist matter. He was accusing Tommy of that only and showing another reason why he thought the guy was a phoney. Also, I know Frank let's the reader know what is his opinion and all of that. But, that wasn't my issue with the book, the issue was what he shares in details about is opinion that for me at points went to much in and frankly nobodies bussiness. Like some things were to much info or caused more questions then answers. But, I'm not gonna get into all that again cause we've been there done that.
That doesn't matter. If u say something racist it's still racist. I even seen people of the same race call eachother racist names and sterotype themsleves or eachother. I don't think MJ made the whole him Vs. his record company a racist matter. He was accusing Tommy of that only and showing another reason why he thought the guy was a phoney. Also, I know Frank let's the reader know what is his opinion and all of that. But, that wasn't my issue with the book, the issue was what he shares in details about is opinion that for me at points went to much in and frankly nobodies bussiness. Like some things were to much info or caused more questions then answers. But, I'm not gonna get into all that again cause we've been there done that.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
You can checked my previous post about my POV why this happened. It's obvious that MJ didn't want to go relive the trial related topics (many people verified that). If he didn't bring this up how came Tom just came out of blue to tell MJ this? It's not Tom's problem to solve the difference between MJ and Frank. I even doubt that Tom knew MJ thought Frank betrayed him back in that time. I also don't think Tom would think it's a big issue for him to solve. The priority of him and his duty is to win the case not to solve MJ's personal/friendship issue. It's not his place to step in if MJ didn't ask him.
I know what you mean and I still have mixed feeling about books like this. Sometime I felt like I am really invading Mj's privacy but sometime I would feel people who truly know him should come out to set record straight.
I do agree with your point of view. However, for the MJ VS sony racist matter. The way he gave the speech in NYC do make people think it's racist matter. For your issue about Frank's book, I do see your point of view and I do partly agree with those.
You can checked my previous post about my POV why this happened. It's obvious that MJ didn't want to go relive the trial related topics (many people verified that). If he didn't bring this up how came Tom just came out of blue to tell MJ this? It's not Tom's problem to solve the difference between MJ and Frank. I even doubt that Tom knew MJ thought Frank betrayed him back in that time. I also don't think Tom would think it's a big issue for him to solve. The priority of him and his duty is to win the case not to solve MJ's personal/friendship issue. It's not his place to step in if MJ didn't ask him.
I know what you mean and I still have mixed feeling about books like this. Sometime I felt like I am really invading Mj's privacy but sometime I would feel people who truly know him should come out to set record straight.
I do agree with your point of view. However, for the MJ VS sony racist matter. The way he gave the speech in NYC do make people think it's racist matter. For your issue about Frank's book, I do see your point of view and I do partly agree with those.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
Where would that post be? It's a big thread lol. It doesn't sound like Frank did anything wrong yet something happened that caused a problem between Frank and Michael.
Where would that post be? It's a big thread lol. It doesn't sound like Frank did anything wrong yet something happened that caused a problem between Frank and Michael.
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Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
What I said is T-Mez gave interview before saying many people refuse to step out for MJ at that time. T-Mez never name name the people. Frank wrote in his book that MJ though Frank betrayed him and not willing to testify for MJ. The reasons and the stories regarding Frank and 05 trial were posted by Ivy's transcript of T-Mez.
who refused to testify?? Im not at that part in the book but im already scared for that part the fallout between such good friends.. im a romantic i cant stand fight hate and fallouts
What I said is T-Mez gave interview before saying many people refuse to step out for MJ at that time. T-Mez never name name the people. Frank wrote in his book that MJ though Frank betrayed him and not willing to testify for MJ. The reasons and the stories regarding Frank and 05 trial were posted by Ivy's transcript of T-Mez.
Re: Frank Cascio "My Friend Michael" book release date Nov 15 ,2011 / Excerpt posted at @pg151
Some things are harmless. For some reason the part he saying Michael liked women but was inhibited. I can't help but think if Michael was reading this he might feel embarassed. These are things you tell your friends. I don't know if he would want people in general to know.
Some things are harmless. For some reason the part he saying Michael liked women but was inhibited. I can't help but think if Michael was reading this he might feel embarassed. These are things you tell your friends. I don't know if he would want people in general to know.