In a wide-ranging interview that manages to cover everything from Russian relations, Iran nukes, white firefighters, and Guantanamo Bay to Michael Jackson, pastries and something called “The Economy” (which is not going to be around for very long, apparently), Yr. President proves that he is, if nothing else, a fantastic conversationalist.

The president spoke enthusiastically of the White House pastry chef. “Whatever kind of pie you want, he will make it,” Obama said, adding ruefully that that was a problem for him and wife Michelle in regard to their weight. [AP via HuffPost]

Ruefully? Really? Careful he doesn’t bake a Freedom Razor in your next arugula muffin!