I use my work as catharsis. That's often the best thing that we can do, is to allow ourselves to rage because it's so rare that we get to. We're told to forgive - I don't want to! I don't want to forgive my abuser! I don't care to and I don't like that assumption that forgiveness makes me a better person. It's not authentic to me, my feelings and what I need. But everyone has their own way.
Margaret ChoI could never make a joke about somebody unless I could say it to their face and they'd laugh.
Margaret ChoI get a lot from great '90s artists like Juliana Hatfield, The Pixies, and bands like That Dog and The Breeders.
Margaret ChoI grew up a witness to gay politics in its early days. I remember seeing Harvey Milk and been moved by him.
Margaret Cho