The funny bone: Michelle Obama wanted 'Becoming' to entertain while being serious
The former First Lady likes books that entertain, even when they tackle serious subjects.
By ET Bureau |
Michelle Obama reads a lot when she travels and when she is on a holiday. And she says she likes books that entertain, even when they tackle serious subjects. It is one of the reasons she enjoys 'White Teeth' by Zadie Smith.
“I read it years ago but picked it up again recently because Malia is a big fan of Zadie and her work,” Obama said in an interview. “I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships — family and parenting, religion and politics, and so much more. Plus, it’s just plain funny. I love books that make me laugh every now and then. It’s something I hoped to do with my memoir, because even if a book takes on serious topics, I think it should still be fun to read.”
Rulers And The Rule-Breakers: How Michelle Obama And Other Celebs Broke The Royal Protocol
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Paul Keating
In 1992, the Queen was on a tour to Australia when the then Prime Minister, Paul Keating, was photographed putting his arm around her while introducing her to dignitaries. The PM was famously named the 'Lizard of Oz' by the press for this gaffe. Years later, the Queen's private secretary Lord Robert Fellowes said the Queen took no offence.
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Paul Keating
In 1992, the Queen was on a tour to Australia when the then Prime Minister, Paul Keating, was photographed putting his arm around her while introducing her to dignitaries. The PM was fa..
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David Cameron
In 2014, the then Prime Minister of UK made a public apology, and promised to make a personal apology to the Queen, after he made details of a private conversation public. Cameron was heard saying that the Queen had "purred" when he called to tell her that Scotland voted against the independence referendum. Cameron said, "I'm very embarrassed by this. I'm extremely sorry about it. It was a private conversation, but clearly a private conversation that I shouldn't have had and won't have again."
David Cameron
In 2014, the then Prime Minister of UK made a public apology, and promised to make a personal apology to the Queen, after he made details of a private conversation public. Cameron was ..
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Geri Halliwell
In 1997, when the Spice Girls met the royals, Halliwell created a furore, first with her plunging neckline and later by pinching Prince Charles on his derrière. Many years later, Halliwell said in interviews that it was more of a pat. She said, "Patting him on the bottom was against royal protocol, but we're all human. It was the premiere of our film, Spice World, in the late 90s. There was a lot of nervous energy — young women, happy antics.".
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Geri Halliwell
In 1997, when the Spice Girls met the royals, Halliwell created a furore, first with her plunging neckline and later by pinching Prince Charles on his derrière. Many years later, Hall..
