We met financial expectations for the quarter in a difficult economic environment. We also signed a two-year programming agreement with Home & Garden Television to launch two new cable television series, and launched the Martha Stewart Kids magazine These initiatives provide future revenue and earnings growth for the brand and build long-term value for shareholders.

I was the second of six kids. I wouldn't say we were poor; we had no money. That's different.

I love the challenge of starting at zero every day and seeing how much I can accomplish.

A lot of TV people buy more than one of an item, in case they spot or stain it, but I don't like buying duplicates - it's wasteful.

Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman.

I record my radio show, and my staff makes me a nice lunch in the kitchen, usually fish - whatever's freshest and line-caught - and a salad. I drink water and herbal tea, a blend of catnip, elderberry, and horehound.

Seek out people to work with who are brimming with talent, energy, integrity, optimism, and generosity.