so it shouldn't have been done. leaving that aside, larry, now the data clearly shows that the number-one cause of death from overdose in america is medical prescriptions. not street drugs. the number one cause of addiction in america is medical prescriptions, not street drugs. this is a huge problem. >> larry: doctors are at fault. you took a lot of flak. following his death, soon after his death you came on this program and talked about drug abuse and you were angry at michael and his doctors. were you not? >> i was frustrated at michael. i loved michael. he was a very close friend. he was an artistic genius. he was an amazing person. so i was frustrated at michael. i was angry at the doctors, yes. >> larry: do you think -- where do you think this trial's going to go? i mean, this is the kind of thing you're trying to prevent. >> i think if anything it will draw attention to the fact medical establishment has to