'Sesame Street' the highlight for Michelle Obama
Appearing on 'Sesame Street' is the highlight of Michelle Obama's first months in the White House.
The first lady made the revelation at the US Mission to the United Nations in New York.
"I'm thrilled to be here but I was just at Sesame Street - I'm sorry," she said. "And I never thought I'd be on Sesame Street with Elmo and Big Bird, and I was thrilled. I'm still thrilled. I'm on a high."
She added: "I think it's probably the best thing I've done so far in the White House. But we were there talking about nutrition and healthy eating, and it's just been a thrill."
On a more serious note, the first lady stressed that the work of some 150 US staff at the UN was more important than ever as President Barack Obama pursues "a new era of engagement when it comes to advancing America's interests around the world".
As the swine flu outbreak clearly demonstrates, she said, countries must cooperate.
"This new policy recognises that America's future is intricately linked to the rest of the world, that the threats facing the global community know no borders, and no single country can tackle them alone," Mrs Obama said.
"Your work links the world to America and American ideals that are beacons of hope for millions of people."
The first lady said she hopes to "work with you in some way, shape or form to help build that mission".
