No matter what you think of his candidacy, you have to admit - watching Barack Obama makes one think running for president would be so much fun!

Crediting his previous appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show last fall - in which he famously danced with the host - for his poll numbers shooting through the roof, Barack Obama did not showcase any moves yesterday afternoon.

But the Illinois senator and White House aspirant did talk with Ellen about how his wife, Michelle Obama, made him quit smoking, how he respects rival Sen. Hillary Clinton, what he will do on his first day in the Oval Office and much more.

See below for the first part of his interview, live from Duncanville, Texas …

Follow the jump for Part II …