Being called ugly and fat and disgusting to look at from the time I could barely understand what the words meant has scarred me so deep inside that I have learned to hunt, stalk, claim, own and defend my own loveliness. Margaret Cho barelycallclaim share on social
Some people are that - more than a parent, more than a role model, more than anything less than a religion. Margaret Cho modelparentpeople Change image and share on social
I mean, what's great about touring is that's what you do. You're in a constant state of motion and then you stop to do a show and you move onto the next city. All you have to do is do the show. That's the only responsibility that you have. Margaret Cho cityconstantgreat share on social
I punished myself and avoided my reflection in mirrors and any windows. I would see myself reflected back, and I would look away, trying to pretend I didn't exist, because I hated myself so much. Margaret Cho avoidbackexist Change image and share on social
Interventions are really emotionally exhausting and I would never ever want to have one. In the same way, I would never want to have a surprise birthday party. That would be horrible. Margaret Cho birthdayemotionallyexhaust Change image and share on social
We women are constantly at war with our bodies, it is hard to find amnesty for ourselves. Margaret Cho amnestybodyconstantly Change image and share on social
Sometimes the only way to deal with horrific things in life is through a dark sense of humor. Margaret Cho darkdealhorrific Change image and share on social
It is tragic that people who are incarcerated are unable to vote. They are probably the most important voices to listen to because they can tell us what we need to change. Margaret Cho changeimportantincarcerate Change image and share on social
I get up around 7 a.m. That's very early for a stand-up comic. Then I'll have breakfast with my husband, the artist Al Ridenour, take my three dogs for a walk and commence with my work. Margaret Cho artistbreakfastcomic Change image and share on social
