This afternoon’s news conference with Governor Schwarzenegger was supposed to be about the budget. But considering he has only made three public appearances since breaking his leg on a Christmas skiing trip, he knew he was going to get the question…

How did it happen? And how are you feeling?

The governor said it was pretty simple; actually, he said it was all about physics… given that it all happened at a “very slow speed.” There was a lot of laughter when he said that, given that news reports have said it happened while he was standing still on the ski slope.

As for how he’s feeling? He said there was “ongoing pain” and that the obstacle of limping around is very “frustrating” for him.

Click here for the full answer Governor Schwarzenegger gave about his injury.

By the way, this is the second straight year his budget announcement has been overshadowed by his health. You may remember that last year, he had a swollen lip for the event… and stitches he received after a motorcycle accident.