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Tanja Kovac: The biggest fan of Michael Jackson in Slovenia and possibly beyond.
Things may not be going well for Michael Jackson in California right now, but here in Slovenia he has the unwavering love and support of a fan named Tanja Kovac. The 23-year-old financial assistant from Ljubljana runs MJSlo.com, a Slovenian portal dedicated to the king of pop. Recently, Tanja was kind enough to talk with The Glory of Carniola. Here’s what she had to say about being a Michael Jackson fan, her collection of Jackson stuff, and the charges against him.
The Glory of Carniola: When was the first time you heard a Michael Jackson song, and how did you react?
Tanja Kovac: The first time I heard a Michael Jackson song was way back in 1987. It was the time when Michael was on his world tour for BAD. I was just 7 years old and I only knew Michael by the way he looks. When I first became his fan I didn’t even know that he was a singer. I just came into my sister’s room and saw a poster of him on the wall and my eyes immediately turned to him. I remember asking my sister who this man was and my mouth was just wide open. I just couldn’t believe that one man could look so beautiful. A week after that I heard the whole BAD album when my sister brought it home so I could hear it. I guess my very first song by Michael was BAD since that’s the first song on the album. When I heard it I fell in love with him even more. He just has it all: the looks, the voice and such a wonderful character. I remember being very much in shock over his whole image and music.
TGoC: What’s in your current Michael Jackson collection?
Tanja: I have a large collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. There are so many MJ things that people don’t even know exist. I have all of his albums, singles, vinyls, picture discs, special edition discs, his rare mixes and tapes, Jackson 5 and The Jacksons albums… all about his music. Then I have so many of his books, magazines (from all over the world), song books, calendars, notebooks, PVC bags with MJ on it, puzzles, MJ perfumes, sculptures, badges, stickers, over 1500 of his original photos, over 100 videocasettes of rare footage of Michael Jackson, pillows, posters, promotional posters, tour books, flags, caps, Mystery drink cans, MJ dolls (which sing the Black or White song), T-shirts, Billie Jean glove, hats (one of them was touched by Michael himself), DVD’s, concert tickets, original History tour bag,… My most special items are two Michael Jackson autographs that I got when I went to see Michael live (Berlin and London). I made a tattoo on my right arm of one of the autographs.
A tattoo of Michael Jackson’s signature adorns Tanja’s right arm.
TGoC: Tell me about the tatoo. Do you have any more — or are you planning on more?
Tanja: I always wanted to have a MJ tattoo and this dream came true for me just two days after I met Michael in Harrods, London. It was in June 2002. First I wanted to make a tattoo of Michael’s face but since I didn’t have enough money to do that, I decided it would be best to make a tattoo of a MJ autograph that my boyfriend got from Michael personally just a few days before. Everyone who saw it till this day has said it looks amazing, I’ve never heard anyone say anything bad about it. Yes, I plan to do more of them. I want a tattoo of Michael’s face and I believe I will get it done soon.
TGoC: Does your boyfriend ever get jealous of your love for Michael Jackson?
Tanja: No. My boyfriend never gets jealous of my GIGANTIC love for Michael. He was even with me when I got the chance to meet Michael and didn’t mind that I kissed Michael’s hand. My boyfriend is a Michael Jackson fan as well.
TGoC: Is it difficult, as a fan, to watch what’s happening to MJ now? How do you know he is innocent? And what would you say to people who already think he’s guilty?
Tanja: Yes it is so painful to see what is happening to him now. I cannot believe that people can be so mean and cruel to make such an injustice against him just because of money. It breaks my heart to see him in pain and I want this injustice to end very soon. I organised a vigil – support event here in Ljubljana to show all Slovenian people that Michael is being framed. Fans came from all over Slovenia and even Croatia and Bosnia and together we talked to people about the truth of these allegations. We spread leaflets with information and gave Michael all our support. Everyone had a banner with them saying: »Michael is INNOCENT« and some MJ items like hats, gloves, T-shirts, posters; I made a web page called MJSlo.com where I inform people about all the news that is happening with Michael Jackson now. I translate the news from English to Slovenian so people can get the right information. I was sick and tired of reading false stories about Michael in our newspapers and that’s why I decided to do MJSlo.com.
You ask me how I know that Michael is innocent? I have been a Michael Jackson fan for 17 years already and through the years I have lived and breathed Michael Jackson. I got to know him through his interviews, shows, rare footage that I have of him, private recordings, I got to meet him live six times and talk to him, and through all these years I have seen whatta man he is. He has a great heart and a brilliant mind and I tell you there is NO WAY Michael ever did what they accuse him of. Everyone who knows Michael personally says the same. That’s just not in Michael’s heart, he could not even think of that. It’s people with sick minds that think like that. He is totally Innocent of any wrong doing.
To the people who already think he’s guilty I would like to quote Michael’s saying »Don’t judge a man until you have walked in his moccasins for two weeks.« Get the right information about these allegations, please visit MJSlo.com and read the truth about Michael Jackson and his life! If that’s still not enough for you wait and hear the truth in court. Lies run sprints, truth runs marathons. The truth will win this marathon!!!
Facts about Tanja
Place of birth: Ljubljana
Age: 23
Occupation: Financial assistant
Favorite MJ song: All of them, I could never decide, I love all MJ songs equally.
Hobbies: Being a Michael Jackson fan: listening to his music, collecting his items and enjoying my life by travelling to see him live.
Hopes for the future: That Michael Jackson would have a great life and that people would stop accusing him of false allegations. I wish him all the best in this world, lots of health, happiness and creativity. I hope the press would back off once and for all and would give him some credit for what he has done for this world.
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hey tanja..rahul here..hope u remember me pal
i’m the radio jockey from India. Anyways, i just read your interview…great stuff! i wish and hope that your efforts pay off and MJ comes out clean.
cheers,
rahul
Wow! Great interview! Keep up the good work!
Best regards for you and Mark.
Nenad
“Prejudice Is Ignorance” - Michael Jackson
Hey, Tanja! Well said! I hope this will help ppl in Slovenia understand what Mike’s really about. Keep up the good work!
Great interview Tanja!
“Who will judge Tom Sneddon after Michael’s innocence is proven?”
Michael should continue his great work!
Sneddon should go to jail for his work!
Hi Tanja,
Long time no hear. Congratulations with your interview AND especially with the site you created, it’s great !!!
Greetings to your mum,sis and Mark.
Henk, Belgium
TANJA GR8 INTERVIEW!!!!
YOU ROCK!!!
MICHAEL WE SLOVENIAN FANS LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE OUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!
WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!!
Hey Tanja,
very well done! Keep on fighting for Michael, your’re doing a great job!
As you know, Michael once said: “The truth will be my salvation”. I’m very much looking forward to the day when Michael will prove the world, that he is INNOCENT!
Love,
Bruni, Germany
Hey Tanja! Great job!
“don’t stop ’til you get enough”…and that’s never for us…MJ fans ;)!
MJ is Unbreakable and Unstoppable!!!
Petra, Slovenia
TANJA!
Ti si zakon, zelo lepo kaj delas za MJa iz Slovenije! Vse se dvojno povrne!
You rule, great what you do for MJ from Slovenia.
We are proud of you!
Michael Bless!
Radenci,
Tadejlito
…michael jackson is the best!!!…i love him soooo much…hes sexy…i’m not even joking…hes mine!!!…
Cool interwiev,I agree with everything she said
MJ’s innocent!!! Tanja rulz
Medi
I agree wiv al of ya hu hav rote in!! He iz sooooooooooooooo INNOCENT!!! Y du peeple keep sayin he molest’s little boy’z i reele dunno coz ver just sayin fing’z wich iz reele owt of orda 2 michael!! Peeple, keep stikin up 4 Michael bcoz ya doin da complete rite fing beleeve me!!!! I don’t undastand sum peeple i reele don’t!! Ver just bein crule! It reele get’z 2 me and alot of peeple wen sum peeple sa “Hey Mike nice noze NOT!! Dat’z just reele horrible it reele iz!!!! I’m a big fan of Michael az wel! I’ve got lot’z of tapes and pictures of him, He’z got da best voice dat a man singa cud hav!! I’ve also got lot’z of hiz vid’z! I wach dem lode’z especially Moonwalker! I reele did hav a MASSIV crush on him den! Coz he waz GOOOORGE!! I hope he iz ok and veree wel! I wish him da veree best of luk 4 da future ahed! He deserve’z a gud life! GUDLUK MJ! (THE KING OF POP)! I luv ya lode’z and lode’z x From Danielle
:) 
At least from my own experience, I can say that Michael is not a child molester. I never fought back.
IM a michael jackson fan he is mi bigst friend of all
IM Edward stamp you and i must meed you give me your email
Hi There!
I’m a MASSIVE!!!! Michael fan aswell!
I love him to bit’s!!
He’s been my idol since i was about 4-5 yrs old!!:):)
I’ve got lode’s of his stuff just like u do!
From Danielle
hey watz up fans just 2 say hi 2 everyone of u. i no his innocent & we will get to c another world tour, anyway i’ll be there alwayz…. take love Michael M..xx
Hi, wow im jealous wish i had that tattoo, but i do have the MJ symbol tattooed on my back, and i love it. I too wanted his face to be tattooed on me, people around me dont understand my love for MJ. although ive never met you i feel we have a huge thing in common, our love for michael. plz reply back.
Hi I’m a great michael jackson fan.I’m so proud to see michael jackson fans like you who stick with him through .PLZ E-Mail me I love to have a good conversation with you. Michael’s Greatest fan GAUTHAM
Hey..My name is Louise..And im comming from Denmark..Im a VERY BIG Michael Jackson fan!!Well..Love Louise!
I’m so happy to hear this girl speak about Michael in such a positive way! I really feel i can relate to her because I too have a Michael Jackson tattoo, it is on my upper back and it is the "MJ" symbol that adorns the cover of the HIStory album. It is large and everytime someone notices it and asks what that beautiful symbol means I tell them it stands for a Michael Jackson and his amazing artistry. Never once have I had someone discredit his musical talents they might make a smart comment about why i got it but once i explain to them that they need to look past the tabloid junk and see him as an entertainer they usually agree and commend me for getting the tattoo done. We need more love in this world, I thank Michael for bringing it into mine!
OMG U BITCH!!! I LOVE MJ!! WAY WAY WAY MORE THEN U!! I HAVE EVERYTHING TO DO WITH HIM AND MY LIFE DEPENDS ON HIM!! I LOVE HIM MORE THEN ANY1 IN THE WORLD! I L-L-L-LOVE HIM BABY!!
I’m from BRAZIL and I’m a michael jackson’s fanatic. I’m so glad to know that there are a lot of fans of MJ in the world. Here in brazil is so difficult to find one. However I am. And a big fan! I have all MJ’s musics and I’m trying to find jacksons five’s. I will always thank michael to give me happness and to make me dance.
mike jackson is a god!!!!
Just too let u guys no im michael jackson’s number1 fan. I live for michael, i dance like him and every thing i do is like him . Iam so glad to here so many people are great big fans like me. All love and support two u michael HeHe Lets Dance
hola tanja, espero estes bien es la primeravez que entro a tu pagina, o mas bien se de ti, me encanta que en estemundo no estemos solos, que hayan mas personas que admiren la calidad y el profesionalismo de michael jackson y sobretodo su genialidad, el esta como #1 en todos los cantantes que hay, bueno tambien pero mijack es el mejor, mi deceo es un dia conocerloy espero se me cumpla y tambien conocerte a ti, gracias por que eres una flor que perfumas con tu aroma alegria a nosotros tambien fieles y fans de el señor michael jackson "aoooohhh!!!!!!"
I’m Michael’s greatest fan…but I am only 12…so…All of my friends and classmates always say…you are a fool…or stuff like that…People say that i was just born during the wrong age…But I have always been his greatest fan! You cannot beat me! haha…Plenty of love and peace from the Filipino community on my behalf!
Michael is the most wonderful person in the world.
HEY sup?..wow u got a lot of stuff,,,i only got the glove and cds and the jackit….wow!!!!!!!!!!well if u have msn messenger add me michael_1958_pop@hotmail.com oryahoo kaylathib@yahoo.com
Sorry to say this but he is GUILTY, I’m glad he is leaving the US we don’t want that filth here.
MJ should go to HELL
i llloooooooveeeeeee michael jackson. and now we have been proven right. he is innocent like we all knew. ha! up urs sneddon
hi i’m belgian how are you ?
Hello there fans! im a very loyal michael jackson fan and i just wanted to say thank u to all of u for stickin by michael over the past year and helpin him make it through and survive this nightmare. i love talkin to other fans so if u want to take my address i dont mind..hope to hear from u soon
im also a fan of michael jackson and i think his really cool i love the
way he moves and sings i also have different collection about michael
jackson i love him and hope to see him in personal someday
i love michael jackson .i dont have as much stuff as you but i am working on it. i was about 3 whaen i first heard his songs and the first song i heard was thriller my favorite song in the whole entire world iam only 14
yep MJ ruleth
hey, that was a great interview and im loving the tatoo. i found
this interview whilst researching about michael jackson tatoos.. im
considering getting one as im sure i wont regrete it as michael will
never be out my life! luv michellexxx
Mchael Jackson is INNOCENT and i love him with all my heart…………………… rock on babylove your biggest fan ever lil_smitty
hey every1!Im laura an Mj fan from england Durham, im also thinkin about gettin an Mj tatoo this site has given me inspiration so thanx;)!wud b gr8 to hear from u all i love michael to bits he is a legend he has soo many fans too which is gr8 !I love u all, u all have gr8 faith within him which is fab keep on livin the dream n keep mj alive love u all mwahxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks for sticking up for Michael Jackson. He is my favorite singer in the world.
michael jackson is my favorite singer. his sister janet is my second-favorite. you probably have no idea how much it means to me that someone besides myself has a deep love for him. thankyou tanja, for saying what i have been to afraid to say.
Hey Tanya, I have one of your fan books but not sure of your current address. Can you email me and I will post it on to you. Regards, Mary Churchill
Hey peeps.
I am having to sell my whole private Jackson Family collection and I am REALLY wanting it to go to a good home. Please check out my website www.marysjacksonmusic.co.uk I will give any MJ / Family fan a good price.
Cheers, Mary Churchill