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AWA rkUm ANvAmicnoe Juckson yesttuuy moly r uice cuue uuy s A o what was happening. They claim fear of threats by Jackson's associates stopped Jackson's strange them from talking until now. The Quindoys are seeking $500,000 330,00 in back pay from the superstar who cele- brates his 35th birthday today. Mr Quindoy who is preparing a book about the singer, said Michael is such a big men was trying to protect himbut it call to British boy lingered in my mind that It was a civic duty to tell the truth. The initial scandal erupted when a dentist in a custody battle alleged his 13-year old son had been sexually abused at Jackson's home. Jackson's staff claimed the man was trying to extort millions of dollars. From Page One five minutes or so. Then entourage had taken over shattered the innocence of the relationship. A Los Angeles TV station he said he'd phone me the the eighth floor. allegations are true claimed last night that while next day. Terry slipped into the And very soon because of what happened. afterwards the calls began denying all allegations Jackson's me. If it hadn't been Looking back I could 1 lift and knocked on staff had offered the father have hung up but he was Jackson's door. The to peter out.They came to that phone call I would 230,000 to keep qulet but he a superstar and I was superstar answered and an abrupt end when never have believed it was had refused possible. But when I first flattered and I didn't want invited him into his suite Terry's parents phone was for an exclusive interview. cut off because he had Hoping heard the news I him to stop ringing me. The friendship with the The questions were run up a 340 bill calling immediately felt part of it innocent fanzine trivia, the US.His mother said: Meanwhile Detective Bill all. Yorkshire boy started as but it was a magical 30 You've been phoning that Dworin, of the Los Angeles Td only dared tell a part of Terry's hobby of collecting autographs and minutes for the young boy. Michael Jackson, haven't police child exploitation unlt, handful of my closest He spoke to me like a you? Said he was hoping to speak to friends, because I thought interviews with stars.Paul Jackson's elder sister LaToya, nobody would believe me. McCartney,.Kim Wilde, friend, recalls Terry. He Charges who has voiced concern about At last now they know I Cilla Black Boy George- made me feel special and all share a place in his at the end of it he asked if Michael's boy guests. was telling the truth Terry tried calling We are aware she might be about what Michael treasured photo album. we could keep in touch Jackson several times, able to identify other children and we swapped telephone Jackson said to me: Intimate reversing the charges from who have spent time in Michael He just came straight numbers and addresses' a phone box.When he got Jackson's company, he said. out with his questions. I Several days later Terry With a small tape through it became clear Visitors to the ranch included justgiggled.I felt answered the phone at his -a Christmas SHOCKED:Terry George recorder, his superstar friend didn't Home Alone star Macaulay embarrassed and awkward. home in Leeds. Jackson presents from his proud Culkin 12 and Austalian Wade was on the line calling want to know. Want to know,' says Terry. I didn't really understand parents -- Terry would Robson10who bothinsist they from his London hotel. The final rejection came Looking back it was what he was talking wait at stage doors and were not sexually assaulted. Hi, it's Michael...is about. inside hotel lobbies hoping Several former employees Terry there? Terry tried to rekindle wasn't from a young teen- I tried to steer him off to snateh a few words and their friendship when ager,but a grown man rallied to the star's defence.One the subject and then he a.photograph. Again the conversation said Quindoy and LaToya had was easy and casual as the Jackson came to London Now Terry has sworn an asked:Do you believe Im He had already captured again.Terry tracked him affidavit for the Los misinterpreted simple kindness. superstar chatted about doing it now? Omar Sharit, but his And Jamee Ruth Newkirk, a the tour. Jackson returned down and was even Angeles Police Department I said Are you? I felt greatest scoop came in photographed alongside his and is prepared to travel to former executive at Jackson's February 1979 when he to the US, but more calls nicky.I was shocked.I ldol, but now the California' to help their ranch said: I never had eyi- ed to talk about coaxed an interview from followed over the next dence of anything mischievous three months. Sometimes management were on Enquiries. something else but he Jacksonthen 20 who was .if someone spent the night, he rang in the middle of hand to issue the polite Superintendent Michael brought it back into the performing in Leeds.Terry they had thelr own bedroom! the night says Terry. brush-off. Hames, bead of the conversation. I was eavesdropped ini the lobby Pepsi-Cola last night denied Once my father answered. I felt used because hed Obscene Publications uncomfortable. of the Dragonara Hotel Los Angeles newspaper reports He boasts that he's spoken wanted my friendship Squad, suid yesterday:We The whole conversation listening for details of when I was just a boy. will investigate this matter thet they were investigating room numbers from to Michael Jackson lasted about 15 minutes, Jackson's life wlth a view to But then came the call Now I was a young man alongside the Los Angeles but he talked about this porters and cleaners. One dropping him after a 9 million, let it slip that the Jackson in late spring 1979 that he just didn't seem to.police. intimate sexual act for ten-year association.