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How Did Michelle Obama Keep White House Childhood Normal? · Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

18. Michelle Obama

Former First Lady Michelle Obama feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michelle and Conan sit down to talk about Michelle’s memoir Becoming , childhood inspirations, embarrassing her kids, spending time alone with Chipotle, putting the right people in office, and the loss of anonymity. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail…

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  1. Why Does Michelle Obama Say Famous People Look Untouched? at 10:11

    Michelle Obama tells Conan O'Brien that famous people look untouched by hardship because they are taught to hide it. Full answer

  2. How Does Michelle Obama Say Public People Cover Up Being Sensitive? at 12:47

    Michelle Obama tells Conan O'Brien that famous people cover sensitivity by trading stories for stats. Full answer

  3. How Do the President and First Lady Handle Personal Scrutiny at 14:24

    When facing hurts and disappointments, it is not the job of the President and First Lady to be psychoanalyzed and in need of immense support. Full answer

  4. How Did Michelle Obama Keep White House Childhood Normal? at 23:27

    Michelle Obama tells Conan O'Brien that parenting in the White House meant a cocoon of normalcy. Full answer

  5. What Does Michelle Obama Say the Presidency Actually Demands? at 42:01

    Michelle Obama tells Conan O'Brien that public office is an honor and also a hard, thankless government job, not a prize on a reality show. Full answer

  6. What Is the Importance of Voting at 45:34

    Ultimately, it is what citizens must do. Regardless of beliefs, the number of citizens voting is woefully small. Full answer

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