From the digitalspy website:

Michael Jackson's dad has reportedly admitted that his son is worth more now that he is dead.

Joe Jackson revealed on US TV show Extra that he is still learning to cope following the loss of the King of Pop at the age of 50.

The 80-year-old said that his son was "worth more dead than alive", adding: "But I’d rather have him alive.

"I cry when I'm off to myself and I start thinking about things we went through."

Yeah, then he skips over to an ATM, checks his balance and suddenly all seems well with the world. He really is a piece of work.