10 Questions for Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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I think Liberians want to put the Taylor era behind them. They want to lead normal lives. They want peace. They're tired of the turmoil that he represented. He's a diminishing figure in Liberia's life.

Pretty stressful job you've got. What do you do for fun? Jane Yorke, AUSTIN, TEXAS

When I can, I try to swim. I like to do jigsaw puzzles. Maybe on a Sunday morning sleep late and read a book. Not much time for too much of that.

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