Comedian Margaret Cho meets the person she used to be
Born in the U.S. and taken to Korea after her father’s deportation, comedian Margaret Cho grew up between cultures, experienced sexual assault at a young age, and came of age in her parents’ gay bookstore during the AIDS crisis, where loss and public rhetoric left a lasting mark. Cho’s comedy career started at age 15, and she later became the star of the ’90s sitcom All-American Girl , where she…
Comedian Margaret Cho, born in the U.S. and raised between the U.S. and Korea, faced a complex life marked by cultural duality, sexual assault, and the AIDS crisis. Her comedy career began at the tender age of 15, but she later gained fame as the star of the '90s sitcom All-American Girl. However, she faced significant industry pressure regarding her appearance and public image.
Years later, Cho began to confront a belief she had held since childhood: that she was unwanted and insufficient. In this video, "Comedian Margaret Cho meets the person she used to be," part of Big Think's "The Me I Used to Be" interview series in collaboration with Unlikely Collaborators, Cho takes viewers on a journey through her past, shedding light on her struggles and personal growth.
The series aims to challenge perceptions and broaden one's perspective, often beginning with a single, unlikely question that prompts a reevaluation of one's convictions and outlook.
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