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"  Today, Martha Stewart laid out her proverbial welcome mat and let the people of the internet (or at least the people of Reddit) ask her anything. We love Martha for her helpful advice as much as her self-confidence, and her repsonses to fans&amp;#039; prying questions didn&amp;#039;t disappoint. Here are our 10 favorite gems of wisdom from her chat: What to say when a friend asks for decorating advice: &amp;quot;I learned many years ago never to criticize, only compliment. Even if their home is horrifyingly awful.&amp;quot; On homemade cookies: &amp;quot;I don&amp;#039;t think I&amp;#039;ve ever bought cookies in my life.&amp;quot; Her thoughts on kale: &amp;quot;I grow all kinds of kale \u2014 from green to red to black. I use it cooked, finely chopped in salads, and in soups. I do not think it is overrated.&amp;quot; On Julia Child: &amp;quot;I&amp;#039;ve tried every single one of Julia&amp;#039;s recipes in her French cookbooks. She was a wonderful teacher, and she inspired all of us to expand our cooking repertoire.&amp;quot; Her thoughts on cooking without a plan: &amp;quot;Always use a recipe. You&amp;#039;ll have much better results.&amp;quot; What she thinks about running for president in 2016: &amp;quot;Sounds like a good idea, but I think there will be another strong woman candidate.&amp;quot; When decorating a new home: &amp;quot;Don&amp;#039;t be in any big rush to furnish your home by quality not quantity. Buy things that will increase in value, not decrease.&amp;quot; On painting the red soles of her Louboutin shoes (most fashionistas would never!): &amp;quot;It is true. One of my rules is not to be a slave to fashion.&amp;quot; What she&amp;#039;d do with a rare day-off: &amp;quot;Watch the entire 13 hours of a new season of House of Cards.&amp;quot; And finally, yes ... on sex: &amp;quot;Always take a bath before and after. And don&amp;#039;t forget to brush your teeth.&amp;quot; Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images TELL US: Do you agree with Martha&amp;#039;s wisdoms? PLUS: Read our interview with Martha for a peek into her everyday life. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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