Michael Jackson turned 50 on August 29 but insisted that age has not taken a toll on him. “I feel very wise and sage, but at the same time very young,” said the King of Pop asserting that his body can still twist and turn like it did years ago.

There will be no grand celebrations to mark Jackson’s 50th birthday. All he plans is: “A little cake with my children and we’ll probably watch some cartoons.”

The unparalleled music icon who has 13 Grammy’s to his credit and has sold more than 750 million albums worldwide is still looking forward to doing a lot of great things. “… I think the best is yet to come in my true humble opinion,” he said.

Jackson has been devoted to composing but his music, but it has not exactly been the focus of his life for almost a generation now. Priorities have changed for the twice-divorced father of three, who wants to spend time with his growing children and make sure they have a normal life.

“I am letting them enjoy their childhood as much as possible,” Jackson said adding that he takes pleasure in teaching them how to read and ride bicycles. “I let them go to the arcade and go to the movies and do things. I think that comes naturally. I want them to get to do things I didn’t get to do,” he said.

After being acquitted of child-molestation charges in 2005, Jackson and his three children Prince Michael, 11, Paris, 10, and Prince Michael II, 6 have been traveling around the globe, pausing in the Middle East, Europe and Las Vegas.

‘Invincible,’ Jackson’s last collection was released way back in 2001. “I’m having a wonderful time, just relaxing,” said the apparently inactive singer. With a backing of 40 years of music, and the iconic status, one can easily put his feet up when he turns half-a-century old.

Tags: Uncategorized //