I listened to Madonna's apology and I could feel her pain and disappointment in telling her fans she could not come to Australia due to family reasons..I commend her on her statements; they must have been difficult to make..I know the feeling as I could not become an ICONer and I had to retire early from my job due also to family matters; only it was family illness..So I can understand..Madonna also stated she did not take her fan's friendship for granted...Madonna, I do not take my membership in your fan club for granted..I really understand how you felt; I sensed it in your voice..

Source: Madonna's apology to Australia