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The Cho Show

By Akito Yoshikane

Margaret Cho knows how brutal Hollywood can be. In 2000, in her critically acclaimed one-woman comedy show, “I’m the One That I Want,” Cho, 39, chronicled the struggles of her short-lived 1994 ABC sitcom “All-American Girl.” The project nearly destroyed her. Network executives hired weight consultants to slim her down and ethnicity coaches who suggested she stick chopsticks in her… return to article

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    Cho is wonderful. My wife, who is Asian, laughs harder with her than any other comic. And I appreciate that Cho has always put what she believes in ahead of money. We could use more like her.

    United States Posted by opeluboy on May 16, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Love Maggie Cho, [my endearment but she may think it crass. Sorry dollface] ...and love.... is always.

    We know love has no gender! Hugs to Mz Cho. xx

    Thanks to Akito for the article, well done.

    “Keep it real our Korean sister, peace in all its dimensions.”
    --neilemac

    United States Posted by neilemac on May 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM
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