Do we really want to know how Michael Jackson makes his music? No. We want to understand why he needs the bones of the Elephant Man -- and, until he tells us, it doesn't make too much difference whether or not he really is bad.

Summary

This quote sarcastically emphasizes that people are more intrigued by curiosity and scandal surrounding artists, like Michael Jackson, rather than focusing on the technicalities of their craft. It implies that the public is more interested in knowing the eccentricities and seemingly strange behaviors of artists, symbolized by the mention of the Elephant Man's bones, rather than the actual process of creating music. The quote suggests that what matters to the public is the mysterious and sensational aspects of a celebrity's life, rather than the quality of their work.

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