Remember when we posted on a recent article, claiming that Danielle Steel--that's "Ms. Steel" to you--spends $4 to $5 million a year at Barneys on shoes for herself and her children? At least, so says Barneys shoe sales associate John Rutenberg. Well, according to Danni--via a member of her posse, Cody--she does not.

The email you sent to Ms. Steel's website regarding what she spends on shoes per year was forwarded to me for my attention. I appreciate you writing to us for clarification. Ms. Steel does not spend $4-5 million a year on shoes. I'm not sure how Rutenberg came up with that number. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Cody

So...there you have it. Sleep well, everybody.

LA Times