By: ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA
Comedian and actress Margaret Cho transcends boundaries. In fact, she tends storms through them. She flexed major dramatic chops in the film All That We Love, which recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and is set to unveil a new album of original music later this year. Cho’s Live and Livid tour will bring her heartfelt and provocative brand of stand-up to Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego for a few dates in November.
What’s something you must have with you on tour? Earplugs.
What’s a fashion trend you wish would come back? ‘80s forehead headbands.
Fashion trend you wish would go away? I love it all.
Most overrated food? Caviar.
Favorite late-night snack? Popcorn.
Weirdest thing a fan has ever said to you? Will you ask my girlfriend to marry me?
Best gift you’ve ever gotten? My dog, Lucia.
Worst gift you’ve ever gotten? Ceramic brooches.
Coolest thing your mom ever taught you? The F chord on guitar.
If Lucia had a nickname for you, what do you think it’d be? Mommom.
Which historical figure would you want to play in a movie? Salome.
What sitcom is overdue for a reboot? All-American Girl.
Where are you dying to go on vacation? Borneo.
You’re throwing a dinner party. Who are your three ideal dinner guests? Chappell Roan, Leslie Cheung, and Peggy Gou.
Movie that always cheers you up? Withnail and I.
What musician/band do you think is overdue for a comeback? Erasure.