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November, 1996
Whilst in New Zealand, Michael visits “Starship” children’s hospital, gong room to room, handing out toys, autographs and C.D.’s to each of the young patients. The visit lasts for hours, the singer talking with the children, their families and hospital staff. One cancer-stricken young girl asks the entertainer what it is like being a superstar, to which he replies: “Hmm… I don’t know… I really don’t because I don’t remember not performing, but it’s fun to make people happy.” Another boy tells him his favourite song is the singer’s 1972 “Ben”. When asked by a reporter how the looks on the patients’ faces make him feel, Michael replies, with his hand on his chest: “It touches my heart. I love them very much.” Michael donates profits from his New Zealand concerts to The Smith Family charity.
November, 1996
Whilst in New Zealand, Michael visits “Starship” children’s hospital, gong room to room, handing out toys, autographs and C.D.’s to each of the young patients. The visit lasts for hours, the singer talking with the children, their families and hospital staff. One cancer-stricken young girl asks the entertainer what it is like being a superstar, to which he replies: “Hmm… I don’t know… I really don’t because I don’t remember not performing, but it’s fun to make people happy.” Another boy tells him his favourite song is the singer’s 1972 “Ben”. When asked by a reporter how the looks on the patients’ faces make him feel, Michael replies, with his hand on his chest: “It touches my heart. I love them very much.” Michael donates profits from his New Zealand concerts to The Smith Family charity.
