Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Margaret Moran Cho is an American comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially regarding race and sexuality. She has created music videos and has her own clothing line of crotchless underwear for men and women. Cho has also frequently supported LGBT rights and has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asians, and the LGBT community...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth5 December 1968
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I became a comedian because I didn't want to be bullied anymore. Onstage I was safe.
I think self-deprecation is such a disease, and I want to cure everybody of it and so that's my contribution.
I think it is really sad that when people lose their homes they kind of lose their minds too.
I really love Steve Martin and all the stuff he did in the '70s. I think it's really great.
Now on Facebook I have all these 'friends' who used to bully me, and they're like, 'We're so proud! We love you!' They come to shows and want to take a picture, and they're like, 'Don't you remember us?' And I'm like, 'I'm sorry, I don't.' And I feel bad, but I feel good.
I have permanent damage to my body because I wanted to be thin.
I have a box of awards in the closet. I think it is weird to put them out. I might if I had an Emmy or Oscar, but I don't.
I grew up a witness to gay politics in its early days. I remember seeing Harvey Milk and been moved by him.
I am in love with Counting Crows. It is so manly and American.
Sometimes the only way to deal with horrific things in life is through a dark sense of humor.
strange, there's so much religion in the world, but only enough to make us fight over who is right, not enough to make us love one another.
A few words about ‘trannychasing.’ I am not a trannychaser. Ok, actually I am a trannychaser. No I am not. I am a trannycatcher! Just kidding!
No matter what these terrorists do, I refuse to be terrorized. All this requires is just a few alterations in our day to day lives. For example, my first instinct when I receive an envelope full of white powder...is to snort it! I just won't do that this time!
When we're talking about feminism, I get sort of lost in the argument. Because as a woman of color, I don't know where I belong in this argument. Where do I say, 'I would be happy to have less money'? How do you fight for your rights when I'm super-grateful to be here at all?