In the hallway to get back into the capitol after President Obama was sworn in, Robert Gibbs ran into a wall of security. The newly-minted White House press secretary was not allowed to pass, as agents prepared for Obama and President Bush to pass through the same hallway moments later. Stuck in the same holding pattern, I dutifully identified myself and we started to talk—a talk that was Gibb's first interview in his new official government role.

When asked how quickly Obama will get to work, signing executive orders and new legislation, Obama won't make any major presidential moves until tomorrow. His first actions, according to Gibbs, will be assembling his economic and foreign policy teams to discuss quick action on both fronts. And when Obama does sign his first executive order "its going to focus on transparency in government," says Gibbs. "That's something he wants to start on first." He confirmed that anything the president signs will be available first on whitehouse.gov.

When asked about Obamas mood this morning and over the past few days, Gibbs says that the new president is mindful of the significance. "This day has finally arrived and he understands how big it really is. Yesterday and today, I've seen him more calm and confident than I think I ever have."

For now, Gibbs said that the new executive party will be enjoying the day, and the evenings galas, with no plans to get immediately to work. But, addressing earlier news reports, he confirmed that van loads of executive staff left the capitol after the ceremony to get immediately to work. "I just hope there is furniture in there for us" he said.

Nearing the end of our short chat, Gibbs glanced down to look at his BlackBerry. "Oh look at that, they just turned my email on, and people are already writing" he laughed, referencing his new whitehouse.gov email address.

Then, a friend of Gibbs standing with us, knocked on the door. "Excuse us" he pleaded with the police officer playing door keeper, "he needs to get through. He's the press secretary to the president."

Clearly surprised, Gibbs looked around. "That sounds pretty good, doesn't it?" he said to me. "I've never heard my name like that before."