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Be My Marilyn Monroe: Sarkozy on First Date

French prez proposed first time he met Carla: friend

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Feb 12, 2009 1:36 PM CST

(Newser) – Undeterred by his recent divorce, French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed the night he met Carla Bruni and promised that she would be his Marilyn Monroe, according to a new tell-all book. Author Jacques Seguela is the same pal who introduced the couple at Sarko's request, the Times of London reports.

"The unexpected game of seduction between two wild beasts" baffled guests, Seguela recalls. "I know everything about you because I am so much you," Sarkozy laid on flirty Bruni in his impulsive fashion. He promised to sit front row at her next concert and told guests they'd be engaged soon. Bruni faked disinterest, but as the wedding 7 weeks later attests, both were captivated.

Sarkozy came on strong to Carla Bruni, vowing to be in the front row at the singer's next concert.
Sarkozy came on strong to Carla Bruni, vowing to be in the front row at the singer's next concert.   (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
The aggressive duo were a perfect match the moment they met, their friend Seguela recalls.
The aggressive duo were a perfect match the moment they met, their friend Seguela recalls.   (AP Photo/Gerard Cerles, Pool)
Sarkozy promised to make Bruni his Marilyn Monroe the night he met her.
Sarkozy promised to make Bruni his Marilyn Monroe the night he met her.   (AP Photo/Ricardo Moraes)
Seguela has released a tell-all book about the first couple's initial encounter.
Seguela has released a tell-all book about the first couple's initial encounter.   (AP Photo/Gerard Cerles, Pool)
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COMMENTS
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Mjoh3
Feb 12, 2009 9:28 PM CST
She is much hotter than Marilyn Monroe
Guest
Feb 12, 2009 5:48 AM CST
OK, if you be JFK...

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