Paul McCartney: MJ Was a Talented 'Boy Man'

61. When you are met with a tragedy like the sudden death of MJ things may be said that you mean one way and others see it another. Let is go! MJ had a tormented life. Yes, he was a talent that will not come again in a very long time but I can not help but feel that he is now in a better place. Maybe he can enjoy the childhood he never had and craved so much.

Posted at 8:27PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Cindy

62. God Bless the meek for they shall inherit the earth! Michael Jackson has suffered so much throughout his life, he managed to survive this long, I am convinced that his music will last as long as this planet at least! Do not judge anyone lest you shall be judged! If you have never been molested or otherwise abused, pray that it never happens to you or anyone else that you love or care about. Nobody knows what happens to those who have been hurt in these manners. I have, and believe me I would never wish it on anybody. Abuse carries throughout my life and I am now 60 years old. The pain, shame, and innocence kills your spirit more than you know! I admire Michael because he survived, Sometimes one must create their own world to be able to face life even in the daily tasks such as getting out of bed, or taking a bath or even ones' teeth. I was an infant when the abuse began, still in diapers. As I got older, my Mom would make lunch for me to take to school, I would throw it away, believing I was not worthy to eat it. At only 8 years old I prayed every night that I would die. Michael Jacksons' music was meaningful in the lives of my two oldest children, and I enjoyed it as well. He made me smile, some of his music made me cry, but all music can make me cry, because I am a girl/woman. Paul Mc Cartney , I know what you are saying. Your music helped me survive the 60's through now, God Bless you and MJ too.

Posted at 8:57PM on Jun 26th 2009 by PAMELA LEE KOESTER

63. Paul probably used an odd choice of words "boy man", but he either meant that he was a talented boy AND man, which he was, OR he meant that he was a boy trapped in a man's body, which was also VERY also true. This comment definitely does not deserve criticism from you crazy MJ fanatics.

Posted at 12:45AM on Jun 27th 2009 by njoy

64. Paul definitely used an odd choice of words "boy man", but he either meant that he was a talented boy AND man, which he was, OR that he was a boy trapped in a man's body, which was also true. Paul does not deserve criticism from you paranoid, psycho MJ fanatics!!!

Posted at 12:38AM on Jun 27th 2009 by njoy

65. Yeah, I think Paul's reference to boyman was just his way of thinking of Jacko as a kid. When Macca worked with him, Jackson was still in his early to mid 20's so I think Paul was amazed at the talent, but still thought of him as a kid. Remember, Paul and others old enough may remember MJ as the youngest of the J5. Don't read too much into this, PM just has trouble with words sometimes. Remember all the flack he took for his statements after Lennon died. Thank god he has something great to say when George Harrison. GH was a death that was seen coming, but this, like Lennon was a bit of a shock for him and many others. Let him be with his comments and try to feel with him..

Posted at 1:18AM on Jun 27th 2009 by GAJ

66. The boy-man commment doesn't necessarily have to be negetive. MJ always represented the child in everyone. And Paul was probably able to speak kindly on Michael because he recognized the loss of a human life. He wouldn't hold a war of songs over someone's head, even in death. And in Michael's will, he left all the songs TO Paul.

It was a very nice thing, in the end.

Posted at 5:47PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Laura

67. to be called a "boy man " is like being called "Peter Pan" something that Michael always referred to, it is someone who ages but always remains a child at heart, I can't believe that this has to be explained to numerous people who have posted here , get an education

Posted at 9:26PM on Jun 28th 2009 by mikephilly

68. ok boy man? ok for those who feel offended by paul's statement clearly dont understand Michael . he was a man but a lil boy at heart. so quit crying. pauls not an asshole. he simply recognized michael's peter pan like innocent angelic quality. so quit it. mj's gone but will never be forgotten. he will be loved and missed.

Posted at 5:18AM on Jul 8th 2009 by lace

69. ok boy man? ok for those who feel offended by paul's statement clearly dont understand Michael . he was a man but a lil boy at heart. so quit crying. pauls not an asshole. he simply recognized michael's peter pan like innocent angelic quality. so quit it. mj's gone but will never be forgotten. he will be loved and missed.

Posted at 5:19AM on Jul 8th 2009 by lace

70. ok you sobby s.o.b's man boy was not an insult you took it that way so shame on you!

Posted at 5:21AM on Jul 8th 2009 by lace

71. 'boyman' is the perfect description for Michael Jackson. He never had a real childhood, so when he grew up he tried to make one with Neverland with rides and animals, having young boys come and stay at his house, doing 'young' type things. Paul was exactly right.

Posted at 8:09PM on Jul 19th 2009 by dinnyc

72. I don’t buy that boy-man theory.
Michael Jackson was more like a very talent gal trapped in a man’s body. Endofstory.

Posted at 6:39AM on Jul 23rd 2009 by Marcia Manzello