Born in Rome, NY, Michael Firestone began idolising and imitating the King of Pop, Michael Jackson's magical dance moves, 30 years ago. For the last 20 years, he has also travelled the world over, making a living as a pseudo Jackson in concerts that have won acclaim. For the first time, the performer will impersonate the King of Pop at an upcoming tribute tour in the country. I Am King - The Michael Jackson Experience, is set to take place in the city from March 13 to 15, and will travel to Bengaluru on March 16 and 17. Firestone, we learn, will perform on Jackson's biggest hits, including Bad, Billie Jean, Thriller, Man In The Mirror and Human Nature, among others. Over an email, he connects with us to discuss his peculiar career choice.

When did you first realise that you wanted to make a career of aping Jackson?
When I saw his music videos. After that, I couldn't stop learning his moves and his songs.