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US President Barack Obama speaks as First Lady Michelle Obama gestures
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

Open quoteIt's sort of like a swan, where we're kind of calm and serene above water — but we're paddling like mad, going crazy underneath.Close quote

  • MICHELLE OBAMA,
  • First Lady, on the work required to look smooth in public
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