Being asked about wife abruptly ends Sarkozy’s CBS interview

FRANCE’S president abruptly ended a television interview aimed at introducing him to US audiences, dubbing it “stupid” and a “big mistake” and refusing to answer questions about his wife.

Before the CBS 60 Minutes news show interview in Paris even began, Nicolas Sarkozy called his press secretary “an imbecile” for arranging the session on a busy day.

“I don’t have the time. I have a big job to do, I have a schedule,” said Mr Sarkozy through a translator before the interview began. In English, he added: “Very busy. Very busy.”