"when it comes to sex, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice isn't exactly heading down the road of excess.

In fact, she says she's a born again virgin since her sudden move from National Security Adviser to chief foreign policy honcho last year.

The 51-year-old told Human Events magazine: "I feel like a virgin again! I went to Rome for the Pope's funeral and it was so romantic, I decided I simply couldn't leave without a kiss...

"I finally got one at 6:30 AM with an Italian Stallion. That kiss had to last me all year!"

And being a singleton doesn't seem to be something that's causing Condi too much worry. "I like being alone in my ivory tower,' she said, "I love staying in and watching TV with a pizza.

"If I ended up single, I honestly wouldn't mind. I'm not getting any younger, but I don't stress about it."

Referring to her drug problems of the past she reflected: "One of the key things they tell your in rehab is to live in the moment. I certainly won't be getting my eggs frozen!""

From Superfrankenstein