Martha Stewart Talks About Her Time In Jail | Letterman

Martha explains why she chose to go to prison instead of appealing her verdict.
(From "Late Show," air date: 9/19/05)

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[TinyDancerO]

No crying from Martha, she took it on the chin and served her time like a champ, and got on with her life when she was released. LOVE HER!

[rockturtleneck]

Gotta give props to Martha. I live in the same town as her and she is great about supporting the local businesses and restaurants.

[moorenicola]

I love this side of Martha. She's such a good sport about it all and can obviously take a joke.

[AChandle]

Martha goes to jail for what was considered insider trading.
Meanwhile, there are congress people and senators who dumped or bought stock up right before the covid announcement, and are STILL serving.

[Rebeka]

She set her boundaries with grace and that’s so admirable.

[steveeuphrates-river]

I think Martha handled the questions with total class

[mervinprone]

Total witch hunt. She’s a killer in business but this was a ridiculous charge. She was also very patient with Dave. Really admire her tenacity.

[juliekostas]

Having worked on Wall St for many years I can assure you that so many people of done worse and roam free. They made an example of her— plain and simple.

[michaelryley]

Ohhh I've been waiting for this one, a great interview. Love seeing it restored. "You didn't visit me" - Martha knows how to own a room

[johncornell]

Martha was a good sport. Hats off to her. 5 months in "Yale" would not be easy on anyone, let alone a celebrity. Great interview. Thanks Dave!

[tiffsaver]

My admiration for MS just went up a hundred times after watching this. While most celebrities would have refused to answer ANY of these tough questions, she really stepped up to the plate. I was incredibly impressed.

[malex]

I have the most respect and adoration for this woman.

[darryl]

She's really charming and funny here. Very self-aware and relaxed about it.

[teachmywordministries]

Love that she was more concerned for her employees than for herself. What a beautiful soul.

[sabineliebehenz]

I like when she said, she had every week a guest instead of visitor. Super smart lady! Highly disciplined, intelligent and even funny.

[heatherboo]

Wow. So inspiring. She does not play the victim. I admire her attitude so much.

[YoutubeSucks-xq]

She went to prison for what the our representatives are doing every day and every night.

[gleander]

In a weird way…I feel like Martha’s jail sentence actually helped her public image. I used to think of her as cold & sterile, and now view her as a beloved, more approachable figure. 💖

[shellohween]

When she asked him if he was in trouble 😂 LEGEND I love her❤

[ksc]

Omg a million things going through my head right now
1. I cannot BELIEVE this was almost 20 years ago!!!
2. Martha is prettier now than in 2005🥰
3. Yale instead of jail🤣
4. I could listen to Martha Stewart ALL DAY💃🏻