French DJ DAVID GUETTA was terrified of working with pop legend MADONNA - because he had heard so many stories of her alleged difficult behaviour.

The Queen of Pop convinced the beatmaker to work on her upcoming record, after his work with Kelly Rowland and Akon made him famous outside Europe.

Guetta admits he was apprehensive about hitting the recording studio with the singer - but was stunned by her friendly nature.

He tells Britain's News of the World, "Madonna really is the sweetest person.

"I was totally paranoid before I met her because of all the stuff that everyone says but she is really very normal. We spoke about life, love and our children. I was completely seduced."

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