Michael Jackson: No regrets

Mar 9, 2007, 12:40 GMT

Michael Jackson - © Wild1 / Photorazzi

Michael Jackson said he would not chance a thing about his career - despite "deliberate attempts to hurt" him.

The eccentric star took a moment to reflect on his career, while attending a party in his honour in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday (08.03.07).

Michael said: "I've been in the entertainment industry since I was six years old. As Charles Dickens says, 'It's been the best of times, the worst of times.' But I would not change my career."

'Thriller' singer Michael was guest of honour at the buffet dinner - where 400 people had each paid $3,500 for tickets.

After watching a show featuring several Japanese Michael Jackson impersonators, the singer - dressed in a black and gold Roberto Cavalli suit and sunglasses - took to the stage to thank fans and guests for attending but did not perform.

More than 100 orphans and disabled children were invited to the event for free.

Michael - who was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005 - is currently attempting to revive his career.

Rumours are rife Michael is to reform the Jackson Five with his brothers.

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