The eccentric star took a moment to reflect on his career, while attending a party in his honor in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday (Mar 8, 2007).
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 honor 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.
Rumors are rife Michael is to reform the Jackson Five with his brothers.
