Quips and Quotes: Michael Jackson Edition

I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.
-Madonna

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He's been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone
-Britney Spears

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He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together.
-Justin Timberlake

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I am heartbroken. My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world, and the joy he brought to his millions of devoted fans throughout the world. I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend. No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever.
-Mariah Carey

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Dame Elizabeth Taylor is too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time.
-Elizabeth Taylor

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Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings.
-Miley Cyrus

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Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity. Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe.
-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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I am full of grief.
-Whitney Houston

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God gives you certain gifts. This child was an extraordinary child.
-Cher

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I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.
-Lisa Marie Presley, Jackson's Former Wife

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