Went to school in Italy a couple of years and is fluent in
Italian.
Traveled around the world together with her longtime companion Jan
Kerhart for eight months. She later said that was the best decision of
her life (1994).
One of Germany`s most respected political journalists. She published
two books about former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and politician
Hildegard Hamm-Brücher.
Plays the transverse flute, but likes rock music, for example
Led Zeppelin.
Expecting her first child with longtime companion Jan Kerhart in
February 2007.
Although they were considered "just" longtime companions, she finally
admitted having been married to Jan Kerhart for twelve years (October
2006).
Gave birth to her first child, a boy named Samuel, on 24 February 2007.
Graduated from the German Journalism School in Munich (1989).