This Is It
MJ fans at the time became accustomed to Michael confining his remarks to only a few words, but Oprah's conversational style and ability to create a safe space for her guests allowed Michael to open up and discuss some difficult topics. He denied sleeping in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and buying the bones of Joseph (John) Merrick, the Elephant Man as reported in the tabloids. Michael: It's crazy. Why would I want to sleep in a chamber? (laughs) Oprah: The rumor was that you were sleeping in the chamber because you didn't want to grow old. Michael: That's stupid. It's completely made up. I'm embarrassed. I'm willing to forgive the press, or forgive anybody, I was taught to love and forgive, which I do have in my heart, but please don't believe these crazy, horrifying things. Oprah: Did you buy the Elephant man's bones? Were you trying to get them for... Michael: No. That's another stupid story. I love the story of the Elephant man, he reminds me ...