Holloway House

Standing to my right in the first photo is Vincent Paterson—the visionary who inspired billions with his movement and direction, shaping the artistry of countless performers. But for me, one stands above the rest: Michael Jackson. One music video, in particular, had me completely mesmerized—Smooth Criminal. The way he glides, the originality of his moves, the seamless storytelling—it was pure magic. My 12-year-old self would be in tears right now. In fact, why don’t you see for yourself? Slide 2: That’s me, dressed as Michael Jackson, gearing up to perform in front of my entire school—100 kids watching—as I danced to raise money for cancer research while my mother was sick. I spent hours perfecting his moves, imitating every nuance, losing myself in his world. Slide 3: Here I am, trying not to cry as I ask Vincent about his journey, his creative process, his outlook on life. The room was filled with hopeful faces, each carrying their own memories of MJ—the man, the icon. Even the waiters stopped in their tracks to listen as Vincent shared his truth, his incredible artistic path. Looking back at my own journey—the highs, the lows, the near misses—I’m reminded that life isn’t something you can plan. It unfolds in the in-between moments, the unexpected turns. You focus on what you love, you live it fully, and somehow, life meets you where you’re meant to be. There’s a verse I’ve always held close: “God laughs when you think you’ve got a plan.” And yet, 25 years later, here I am, in LA, interviewing the very man who helped shape my childhood inspiration. I never could have predicted this. So, keep your heart open. Stay kind. And spread love in every space you step into. You never know where the journey might take you. We have more upcoming live Q&A @sohohouse - keep watch ! #michaeljackson #michaeljacksonforever #michaeljacksonfan #sohohouse #vincentpaterson #liveQ&a #q&a