By Noelle Ashley
Martha Stewart has a reputation for rudeness and today’s remarks were aimed at Larry King.
“Larry King is an awful cake decorator,” she said.
King will probably recover from the remark. Especially since she clarified that “he’s a great person,” despite his lack of dessert-making skills on her show.
And this was as bitter as she got. The domesticity mogul was downright friendly, in contrast to all the rumors we’ve heard. But why shouldn’t she be upbeat? The audience was full of fans, with not a heckler in the room.
The newly liberated Stewart appeared at Barnes & Noble's Union Square location for the release of The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success as You Start, Grow, or Manage a Business.
The question on everyone’s mind was “Did she write this book in prison?” Without mentioning her incarceration, Stewart cleared that up by saying she’s worked on this book for the last five years. She’s nothing if not diplomatic.
While Stewart signed books, one woman asked how she was “doing emotionally these days.”
Instead of pointing out that it was a personal question, Stewart chuckled and assured her, “I’m fine.”
The TV star sported a manicured look: brown suit, tasteful necklace and sensible heels. The crowd responded favorably when a smiling Stewart spoke about being an entrepreneur. Then she shook hands and encouraged people to believe in their business skills.
“You have to give her credit. She’s good at what she does,” an audience member said. “I’m all for Martha’s comeback. She’ll be stronger than ever.”
Stewart had the ultimate success at the signing – she came across as genuine. And for someone so polished, that’s hard to do.
