I know politics; I know the media..

I am, and remain, passionate about news..

I have never worn dresses by grands couturiers..

In France, a first lady has no status, and therefore she isn't supposed to do anything else..

My feeling is that maintaining financial independence is also a healthy way to keep my feet on the ground..

Being First Lady is playing supporting act. I am not seeking notoriety and I am not seeking to grab the limelight..

My perception of life is not to ask Francois Hollande, who isn't the father of my children, to support me financially..

I built my entire life on the idea of independence..

I've shared the fate of many working mothers; I felt guilty like them..

I will count to 10 before tweeting..

I am a committed observer. I like staying in the background and seeing what's going on..

These days, everything is magnified very quickly by the media - the slightest slip can turn into a catastrophe..