Unforgettable moments from the Michael Jackson memorial service - latimes.com

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While others eulogized Jackson's musical legacy, his influential dance moves or his charitable contributions to society, Magic Johnson spotlighted the King of Pop's weakness for greasy fast food chicken. During a dinner meeting at Jackson's house, Johnson requested a grilled chicken from the chef. But while Magic got the specially prepared chicken, Jackson got a bucket of KFC. "Wait a minute," Johnson interrupted. "'Michael, you eat Kentucky Fried Chicken?' That was the greatest day of my life."

Michael, Magic and a bucket of chicken

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While others eulogized Jackson's musical legacy, his influential dance moves or his charitable contributions to society, Magic Johnson spotlighted the King of Pop's weakness for greasy fast food chicken. During a dinner meeting at Jackson's house, Johnson requested a grilled chicken from the chef. But while Magic got the specially prepared chicken, Jackson got a bucket of KFC. "Wait a minute," Johnson interrupted. "'Michael, you eat Kentucky Fried Chicken?' That was the greatest day of my life."

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