I am at “Dancing with the Stars” rehearsal 2 hours early because I live so far from the studio and I don’t have time to go home in between appointments. Its crazy. There’s paparazzi outside – NOT taking my picture!! That is totally fine by me. I have serious cameltoe right now and it’s only the beginning. I predict that of all the contestants I have the biggest cameltoe and will for the duration of the competition.
The other competitors are lovely. The only ones we haven’t met yet are Michael Bolton (!) and The Situation – who I am dying to meet!! It’s all very exciting. I saw the back of his head in his car driving to fittings this morning and I could tell his abs were defined just from that. He is the polar opposite of me in that I have never done an abdominal exercise in my life, so perhaps he will be a good influence. I have had 3 rehearsals so far with my fabulous partner (I have the greatest one!!!) and my whole body hurts. Even the muscles on the tops of my feet hurt. Also my brain hurts from trying to focus on learning the steps. I feel like an old dog with hip dysplasia trying to enter an agility competition with a lot of puppies. I am not familiar with learning any kind of choreography. I am an intuitive dancer, which is good for lots of things, but ballroom is a very strict discipline, as far as I can tell. It’s also hard to remember the steps. I think I would do better on “Dancing with the Stoners”- but that show is not picked up yet.
I think that everyone is really nice and I am psyched to get to dance with them – especially Florence Henderson! She is such an icon and I met her years and years ago doing “Politically Incorrect.” She is a sassy and hot lady!! Jennifer Grey is really cool too. She is so beautiful and sweet and looked amazing in her ballroom outfit at the fitting! I wish I looked as good!
I am fucking so exhausted and I smell really weird and like pee but also sweat, so I feel sorry for everyone who has been coming in contact with me. I shower but the smell is in my car seats and is soaking into my clothing when I am driving. It’s like when you sweat so much that it starts to smell like pee and mildew. I have no previous injuries that I am worried about – what I am fighting is atrophy. I have never really done anything like this – it’s kind of like being on “Survivor” but with sequins and better food. My feet are bleeding through the satin ballroom shoes and my ingrown toenails are coming out and over my toes. I go to sleep at night and I am having nightmares that I am shaking it on the dance floor and a small turd is shaking out of my dress during the Viennese Waltz. That dance is scary. I mean – I can pop my pussy but the Viennese Waltz? It’s gonna be a challenge! That is what its like right now. I will keep everyone updated on the goings on backstage and on the floor.
ah, poor you got whole body hurt, wish i could do something for you some massege the muscal. lol. well take it easy same time have fun too.
Wow, I’ve never watched “Dancing With The Stars” (always thought it was kind of dumb since the winner is almost always someone who has spent years doing professional choreography…just doesn’t seem fair) but I will DEFINITELY watch if you’re on this season!
I was disappointed that I didn’t get to see your Cho Dependent tour when you were in Seattle this week. >: My friend’s birthday was on the same day. But I saw you last time you were here, so that was really cool. :3
Good luck on the show!
Can you tell us which fabulous partner you have? If it’s Maks, you’re in for a REAL workout…
OMFG! Love reading the behind-the-scenes scoop. It’s fascinating! You description of the ‘pee/sweat’ smell sorta reminds me of Debbie Allen’s quote: “You want FAME? … Well, FAME costs. And right here is where you start paying. With…pee-smelling sweat! Congrats on making the show, you’ve a handful of votes in this household. Break a leg, pop your pussy, have FUN!!!
Whatever you do, please kick some Palin ass!!
I have never watched this show, but now that you are there, I will…
Go Maggie Go!
Oh darling that is serious aching I feel your strain. I am a fat actor/dancer. Not pretend chubby. I mean seriously round. I have danced on the Oscars etc. Even worked with Carrie Ann before she was “CARRIE ANN” Ice if your friend. Ice those feets. Ice everything. If it’s pissy and smelly ice it twice. Ice+advil=movement. Or Vicodin but then learning becomes a hard core issue.
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Love the fact that you are doing Dancing with the Stars and look forward to seeing you. Good luck
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Eat some protein, your sweating out your muscle tissue! That’s what smells like pee.
Hmm Margaret Cho Camel-toe Nice!!
Love you Margeret. Your my favorite already on DWTS.
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Oh cool. Good luck with that. I’ll be watching for sure.
I am so thrilled that I finally have someone I actually love and care about that I can cheer for on DWTS! (YOU!)
Have fun!
I love you!
I got hired at a studio a month ago. I specialize in the American style, which probably isn’t much use to you–but just know that aside from your partner, you’ve got an actual professional ballroom dancer behind you. GO CHO!
P.S.- A good way to get your hips open and moving is to walk up a flight of stairs really deliberately, lifting and rolling through as you move upwards. Also, it trains you to step on your toe. For ballroom, always remember the importance of the weight of your head.
You are too funny, Margaret Cho! Thank you for being such an inspiration. My sisters and I can’t wait to see you on dancing with the stars!
And remember when dancing the latin dances; they dance from the waist down!
Don’t look at your feet. Shoulders back and proud.
As for aching muscles; try taking a shower immediately after rehearsals. It washes off the chemicals that are secreeted during sweating and exercise and this reduces the muscle pain.
You will be just fine!
Hugs,
Nancy Ann