Jackson stated that the song was influenced by a real life story he'd read about.

Jackson states that "We are not spectators; all human landscape is not a work of art."

Jackson stated this without smugness or contempt, to her surprise.

Jackson has repeatedly stated publicly that this would be his last season.

In a 2012 interview with Nuts magazine, Jackson stated the same.

At the time of the attacks, Jackson stated that he hoped to raise $50 million for those affected.

Jackson stated that this could not have been possible if the sampled area was a later addition.

Jackson stated that he wanted "to improve the conditions for children throughout the world".

Jackson later stated that she performed around the world during this hiatus.

Jackson later stated that he was instructed by Pride executives to make these comments.