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Sarko in Snit Walks Out on '60 Minutes' Interview

Lashes out at 'stupid' questions on divorce

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(Newser) – In a "60 Minutes" interview aired last night, surly French President Nicolas Sarkozy called his press secretary an "imbecile," dismissed the interview as "stupid," and abruptly ended the conversation when asked about his estranged wife, Cécilia, Reuters reports. "If I had something to say about Cécilia, I would not do it here," were Sarko's parting words.

Since the interview was filmed, the Sarkozys have announced their divorce. Though Sarkozy doesn't seem too keen about the US media, he has expressed admiration for the US work ethic, American pop music, and the openness of American democracy to people from all backgrounds. "You can be called Schwarzenegger and be governor of California," marveled Sarkozy, a descendant of Hungarian immigrants.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 25 , 2007 on the last day of
French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 25 , 2007 on the last day of "Grenelle de l'Environnement" ecological talks. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)   (Associated Press)
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy listens to speeches at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 25 , 2007 on the last day of
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy listens to speeches at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 25 , 2007 on the last day of "Grenelle de l'Environnement" ecological talks. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia talk during Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, in this July 14, 2007 file photo. Sarkozy and his wife, Cecilia, are separating by mutual consent, the French president's office announced in a statement Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007. The announcement ended weeks of speculation...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia talk during Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, in this July 14, 2007 file photo. Sarkozy and his wife, Cecilia, are separating by mutual consent,...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and head of the French Rugby Federation Bernard Lapasset gesture prior to the Rugby World Cup third place match between France and Argentina at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Friday, Oct.19, 2007. Lapasset is to be the new chairman of the International...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and head of the French Rugby Federation Bernard Lapasset gesture prior to the Rugby World Cup third place match between France and Argentina at the Parc des Princes...   (Associated Press)
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