Margaret Moran Cho (b.1968) is an American comedian, actress, and author known for her comedy and advocacy for social justice issues. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, Cho’s stand-up comedy routines tackled topics like race, sexuality, and gender with wit, intelligence, and a sharp comedic edge.
Born in San Francisco, California, Cho gained widespread acclaim for her groundbreaking one-woman show, “I’m the One That I Want,” which premiered in 1999 and was later adapted into a best-selling book and concert film. The show chronicled her struggles with body image, addiction, and the entertainment industry, earning praise for its honesty and humor.
Throughout her career, Cho has continued to push boundaries and challenge stereotypes, both on stage and on screen. She starred in the groundbreaking sitcom “All-American Girl” in 1994, becoming one of the first Asian American women to headline her own television series. Cho has also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “Drop Dead Diva” and “30 Rock.” In addition to her work in comedy and acting, Cho is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and racial equality. Written works include I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight (2005) and Fresh Off the Bloat (2017.)
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People drain me, even the closest of friends, and I find loneliness to be the best state in the union to live in.
—Margaret Cho
Topics: Loneliness
Sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways it can change someone else’s life forever.
—Margaret Cho
I love drugs, but I hate hangovers, and the hatred of the hangover wins by a landslide every time.
—Margaret Cho
Topics: Drugs
Privacy and security are those things you give up when you show the world what makes you extraordinary.
—Margaret Cho
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