behind the anchor persona

Where can a fan begin when they stumble upon a Hala Gorani interview that reveals the person behind the anchor, and not a profile on an anchor?

How do I love about Hala's interview on Gulfnews? Let me count the ways.
1. Her love of American Idol -

"American Idol is so entertaining and I know I'm not the only one who thinks it. There are other closet fans at CNN but my life wouldn't be worth living if I revealed names."

- I don't like the show myself, but look: signs of personality beyond the news.
2. The text message template she sends regularly to her mother. Awww. (The description of her looking up pleased with herself is an expression I can imagine, and, again, haha. So Hala.)
3. Her admission that contradicts her oft-stated career option if she weren't a journalist of being a teacher:

"Actually maybe not — I don't think I'd cope very well with children having tantrums. I'll stick to journalism for now."

Haha.


And let's not forget, next week CNN is showing Eye On France, where CNN will profile a nation. Hala back in France (I hope)! And Hala pronouncing French words and names! This is a sign of loads of fun.