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Joe introduced the world to his talented kids. If it weren't for his efforts, there would be no Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, and Janet Jackson. And considering that The Jackson 5 mean so much for the generation that grew up in the 70's, and that Michael Jackson, specifically, means so much for my generation that grew up in the 80's and well into the 90's, I must say this man deserves our respect.
Sure he was a flawed individual, but who doesn't have flaws?
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“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!” ~ Rocky Balboa