Joseph Jackson Quotes

United States, Talent Agent
July 26, 1928 – June, 27, 2018.

Joseph Walter Jackson was an American talent manager and patriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers that includes his children Michael and Janet. He was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2014.

It wasn't easy to get the family to this point. I had to work two jobs. I had all nine kids. I stayed there with them and got them all into show biz. I don't care what anyone else said, I did my job.

Joseph Jackson
- Job
- Kids
- Care
All I know is, he's a good kid, and he's done right all his life. And he always treats other people right.

Joseph Jackson
- Life
- Right
- Treats

In being strict, you were able to control.

Joseph Jackson
- Control
- Able
- Strict
Michael is a kid, sort of, like, I mean, Michael is a kid himself; he's never really grown up.

Joseph Jackson
- Never
- Grow Up
- Michael
I am very proud of my family, and I will continue to seek justice for my son.

Joseph Jackson
- Family
- Proud
- Justice
I fed them every day. So it was a papa that kept food on the table for them. I did that. I did my part.

Joseph Jackson
- Part
- Fed
- Papa
He shouldn't be alone at a time like this. This is a special time for me to be around as much as I can. He needs his family and his friends and his fans.

Joseph Jackson
- Time
- Friends
- Fans
Michael was a type of person the whole family went behind who crossed all borders with his music.

Joseph Jackson
- Music
- Family
- Borders

Michael had Neverland. It was his mission before Michael passed away to create a theme park, and we are taking over that mission.

Joseph Jackson
- Mission
- Taking
- Neverland
Anything you get involved with, you are supposed to make money.

Joseph Jackson
- Money
- Make
- Involved