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Incredible Michael Jackson autograph letter signed ''M.J.'' to Bill Bray, Michael's head of security since he was a child, and also his father figure. In this highly personal letter, Michael reflects on ''true love'', his relationship with both his mother and father, ''the gift of and love of music'', and the ''long long road'' he and Bray traveled together. Circa 1992, letter reads in full,
''Bill / It's been a long long road, we have traveled throughout the years, concerts tours, meeting dignitaries, kings and queens of contries [sic], touring around the world twice, making people happy through the gift of and love of music. I'm coming of age now and really realize the importance of true love.
Joseph [Michael's father] never ever had time for me, he only saw me as a way for him to make money. And as you know, Mother was a perfect Mother but I never was with her, my childhood was on stage away from Mother.
What I'm simply trying to say is thank you for being a Father. I don't know what would have happened to me if you were not around. / I love you. / M.J.'' On the verso, Michael writes ''Bill the Joker''.
Composed in blue ballpoint on lined yellow legal paper measuring 8'' x 12.375''. Folds, else near fine. Letter is accompanied by an 8'' x 10'' photo of Michael with Bray, an MJJ Productions sticker, and a COA from Roger Epperson.
Michael Jackson Autograph Letter Signed to Bill Bray -- ''...Joseph...only saw me as a way for him to make money...Thank you for being a father...I love you...'' -- With Epperson COA
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