I built my entire life on the idea of independence.

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

I am, and remain, passionate about news.

I will count to 10 before tweeting.

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

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

I built my entire life on the idea of independence.