Michael Jackson visited the London Head Quarters of the Guinness World Records today, for an honorary presentation.
He received several certificates acknowledging many of his greatest achievements. Awards that state (as fact) there is literally no one better than him in the world at many things he does, and has done.
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When presented with his (many) awards (Pictured left, click to enlarge), Michael said that he was all the more pleased due to him being a fan of the book since he was a child. "I've always been a big fan of the book. Thank you so much – it’s a great honour to visit the Guinness World Records offices."
Guinness World Records Editor, Craig Glenday, greeted Michael and took him on a tour of the offices as well as exhibits from the 'Guinness World Records Cabinet of Curioddities'. As well as his multiple certificates, Glenday also presented Michael with a copy of the latest edition of the book as well as a special edition from the year he was born, 1958.
Glenday explained how staff have not been as exited about a visit since the Queen! "We always expect the unexpected here at Guinness World Records. From the world’s tallest man, woman with the longest fingernails and most pierced woman, we’re used to all walks of life stopping by the office, but we haven’t been this excited since we met the Queen last year. Michael is one of the greatest superstars of all time and his unwavering success has kept him at the very top of the record-breaking charts throughout his career. We’re absolutely delighted that Michael holds Guinness World Records in such high regard and honoured that he’s taken time out of his busy schedule to stop by and collect them in person."
Amongst the awards Michael received was a certificate for greatest selling album ever. The certificate itself (pictured right, click to enlarge) states the album has sold over a staggering 104 million albums worldwide since its 1982 release. Michael will be accepting a Diamond award tomorrow evening at the World Music Awards for the very same album, and Glenday is said to the man who will be presenting him with yet another award on the night. According to Guinness World Records, Michael is due to sing tracks (that's plural) from the album to help celebrate its upcoming 25th anniversary.
Amongst the other certificates that were presented were for youngest vocalist to top the U.S. singles chart, highest paid entertainer of all time and what is said to be his ultimate, most successful entertainer of all time.