Revolution Tour Letters
(Albuquerque – Minneapolis)

Albuquerque, NM

Margaret
Thoroughly enjoyed your show! You looked fabulous up there. You're definitely doing it right! I'm not gay, however, you've transcended to the point to where you inspire people of all genders, races, etc. I got the message. Keep up the good work. Revolution is the way to go! Good luck on the remainder of your tour.

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Hmm...STOP TALKING ABOUT FISTING!

Once again you have done your fisting jokes, and once again i shocked my friend by not only laughing at it, but also by having to explain, later on that night, exactly what 'fisting' was.

The last time i wrote you was right after you stopped in Albuquerque for Notorious C.H.O., and now i get to write you to thank you for coming back here for the Revolution Tour. And since i used every word possible to give you lauds and praise last time, I have nothing new to say! words like brilliant, innovative, shocking, awakening, provacative and hilarity simply pale in comparison to what i feel i need to communicate.

That happens with queer youth, I guess. When you are closeted (as I am), shows like this are more than just an evening's entertainment. Sometimes, they are the only opportunity some of us have to relax, to laugh at ourselves, and to make us aware that there are hundreds of other people 'just like us' near us. Not all of the GLBTQA community is confined to P-Town or San Francisco. It gives us an opportunity for real catharsis, and that's a really amazing thing to bring to people.

And for me there is twice as much meaning. Aside from being gay, I am also an American Indian, so the minority-minded message in your work makes me value myself not only as a gay man, but makes me appreciate the 'indian' in
me as well. It's a funny thing; being closeted, i get more flak for being indian than i do for being queer. And you remind us that all of that abuse, regardless of it's reason, is just wrong. You help us to understand that self-respect, contrary to popular belief, is acceptable, and that we are just as right to stand up for who we are as those who stand up against
us.

You know, I've attempted suicide twice in my life. After each attempt, i've seen things that make me realise that there are things worth waiting for, there are things that i would have missed out on if i had really ended my life. One was the last time the Judds were in Albuquerque (don't laugh, i like them), and another was the concert last friday. The last time i wrote you I thanked you for bringing "THE MESSAGE" to us in a form we were ready to accept. I guess this time, i'm writing to thank you for showing me the beautiful things that are there for me, if i will only hold on long enough.

Thank you.
Jeremy.

P.S. Fisting jokes will be my outing!!! Stop making sex so much fun...we might actually start enjoying it!

Margaret,

You're beautiful in so many ways and I admire your focus on your lifestyle and beliefs. I am writing a speech on Alaskan Native Politics and am going to focus one part on racism. The speech is for a contest here at the University of Alaska Anchorage. I have gone over your website and its easy to navigate and has alot of information. I am writing to tell you that you touched me, I was at your Anchorage, AK show, when you said that racism and homophobia are related. The way you put it made sense and I'm not saying I am homophobic its just that I have never seen it in that light. I got the message and thank you for coming to Anchorage.

Anthony

P.S. Been dieting/exercising for a while with no results and about two weeks ago I started my "fuckit" diet and lost 5lbs! Go figure...

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I know you must hear this all the time but you put on an amazing show. Since I live in Anchorage we hardly ever get anyone up here worth seeing. It was great that you were like a homing beacon for gay people every-where. I met sooo many people and the atmosphere was so just ,,, great. I even de-closeted my self to several people that I work with. I felt totally comfortable holding my boyfriend which I had never really done in public before. Anyways I have wanted to see you since I was about 12, watching you on comedy central. I am 17 now. Anyways. Thank You for coming you make me proud to be gay.

Hi Margaret Cho!

I just got back from watching your show in Atlanta, and I just wanted to say thank you! Everything that you say about politics, gay, racial, and women's rights, and ESPECIALLY when you talk about your father and mother, it's like you're taking the words right out of my mouth. Growing up in the States as a Korean kid has really impacted my life. The way my parents were raised and the society I grew up in is so completely different, and on top of that, there's this huge language barrier. I've found more conventional "Asian methods" of expressing my frustrations (I play violin...ahem...), but it was really never satisfying. Watching you talk so bluntly about things that I'm not allowed to talk about, is refreshing. It's like you're telling my story, you're representing me and my life when you talk about your experiences.
I'm so glad that you are who you are, because you are proof that a woman who is not just skin and bones, who is not afraid to say what's on her mind, an ASIAN woman, can succeed in a society that is full of stereotypes, unspoken expectations and discrimination against the "abnormal".

Anyways, thank you, Margaret Cho. You rock :)

- Grace

Dear Margaret and staff,

I want to congratulate you all for the amazing job you guys do with the show. And all the effort and love that you put into it. Margaret you are truly a beautiful humble honest and 100 natural human being. You are the one you want to be and you enjoy life 100% You are my role model and I lean on you when the world puts me down. We need friends and people like yourself. I love being gay thats what I am no matter what others say. But sometimes even when you are strong the world can bring you downs hard. But it doesnt matter cause we have you, to remind us how beautiful and great we are. Is not about money, beauty or popularity is all about loving and accepting the great person we each are. We have to believe in ourself Thanks Margaret you are a true friend.I went to your show last sunday in Austin 10:30pm show., I love it you are a natural comedian my stomach still hurts from laughing so hard. Thanks from providing us with a relaxing and hilarious night during these days of war. And also thank you for giving us strenght to comfront the world.I am beautiful no matter what the world says.

Victor from San Antonio, Texas

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Margaret,
I just saw your show in Austin last night, and I wanted to thank you for being who you are, and sharing that with your audience. Your story gives me strenght and hope. I am a woman recovering from an eating disorder, alchoholism, gender attack and sexual abuse. I too am being raised by gay men. Gay men are teaching me how to be a strong empowered woman. I thought I was a freak, I thought I was an oddity- I was so glad to have stumbled accross "I'm the one that I want.", because now I know I am not unique. So I just wanted to thank you for doing what you are doing. You are a wonderful comedian, but for many you are much much more. So, I just wanted you to know that your are an inspiration, so much so that a crazy, wounded girl was taken to your show last night by her Fairy Gaymother, as part of her journey from victim to empowered woman.
I thank you again.
- Megan

Margaret,

My partner & I were in Boston this past weekend, and to our surprise you were performing. We were very exited to see your show live, having only seen your recorded performances at the movies and on video. Basically, I wanted to say thanks you put on a superb live show. We were both laughing hysterically. It was amazing walking back to the subway after the show, seeing the diversity of your audience, and riding the train back to our hotel hearing people talking about it the entire train ride. I love that you use your show to make us laugh at ourselves, and to look at what's wrong with society. Perfect example being the fact Bill, my partner, has to pay extra taxes because of the way domestic partnership coverage is set up. It sucks.

Just wanted again to say thanks again for a wonderful evening.

Tim
Brooklyn, NY

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hey girl-

Just want to give quick props for a great show Friday nite in Boston. I congratulate and appreciate your 15 minutes of thoughts about crapping your pants. My friends and I, who all share the same weakness for potty humor, were laughing to tears. It's not often that someone is able to break through the silence and speak about something so in-the-closet. Thank you for your openness and willingness to speak for those who remain silent about crapping their pants.

Hope to see you in Provincetown this summer. Your show is always the highlight of my summer vacation.

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dear margaret

i saw your show in boston last night. thank you (again and again and again) for talking so candidly about how women are taught to hate themselves and to hate their bodies and about what it's like to suffer the mind-crawl of depression and self-loathing. i fight with myself every day, i struggle to get the help i need but can't afford, and i'm totally exhausted just from moving through my own life, but it's all i can do. thank you for being yourself and showing everyone how okay that is. things will get better for me, maybe, because my revolution is long overdue, too.

best
jacqui

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Dear Margaret,
You blew the roof off of Symphony Hall tonight. What an oxymoronic shift from the usual recital of Beethoven's Fifth to an evening of gays, lesbians, wannabes, and shitting in pants stories. I am only 19, but I have seen your past two major tours and you still manage to blow me away. Tonight, I left empowered, awakened, happy, proud, and more alive than ever. I have actually had the privilege to tell you this in person (The Web in NYC), but you truly made it easier for me to adjust after I came out. You helped me to realize that there were people who accepted me and who loved me for who I am. It was tough coming out at 15 but thank God that there are positive role models like you out there. You have talked about the young Korean girl who said she was ashamed that you were the representation of her culture, yet I couldn't think of someone better to get up on stage, deliver your powerful message and make the world laugh at the same time. Thank you for your words, your wisdom, your power, and for making me have one hell of a great night.
Very Fondly,
Michael

Margaret,

Just wanted to write to you and tell you how awesome your show was at the Chicago Theatre last week! It's the first time I had seen you live. My boyfriend and I laughed throughout the entire show.

I can relate to so many of the things you talk about... .with weight and physical appearance issues... In high school I was not openly gay mostly because I weighed a hefty 230lbs and felt so self concious and fat... I saw you on tv at the time and loved you. After graduating high school and going on to college I began working out to better myself and am now down to a stable 160lbs. I recently had my 10 year high school reunion, and no one even knew who I was! Everyone thought I was some boyfriend or husband to one of the women. Most of them deserved to have their heads stepped on anyway, with how they treated me in high school because I was fat. So it was nice to be the best looking one at the reunion! To this day I still have the self concience issues to a point, but it is far less than it was. I have a very loving boyfriend who loves me for who I am, he is the greatest. It makes me so angry when I see people picked on because of race and physical appearance. I hope some of them see your show, and realize what pricks they are.

I just want to point out that you are an inspiration to all, and after seeing you live and reading some advice columns you have written, that you are the most fantastic individual.

Thanks for all that you do, and inspire...........

Chad in Wisconsin
draquius@hotmail.com

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Let me say first off that the high priestess of the gay and lesbian community has NEVER looked so fabulous. I am a 22 year old gay man and attended the show with three of my gay friends (all fellow Margaret worshipers). I think I was possessed by the spirit of the CHO when I stood up to the protester/preacher/idiot in front of the Chicago Theater who was questioning how any of us homosexuals could think we were getting into heaven by saying "I'm a big ol fag and I'm going". I would like to hope that you would have been proud:-)

Anyway....once we got inside it got even better. We sat in our second row seats and took in one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. Between your infamous mother immitations, pussy doing god knows what, and the now infamous "I'm going to shit right now", all of us were to the point that we almost had some bladder control issues. I've followed/adored you since my days in the closet and now that I have been out for over four years it's great to see new generations of my fellow homosexuals/fag hags/drag queens/lesbians/leather daddys/twinks, etc. catching Cho fever. My your reign as the high priestess continue and may you always continue to give us a laugh in this world that can sometimes be so hard to laugh at. We love you Margaret....Thank You.

Luke
Normal, IL

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Dear Margaret:
I'm a 21 year old college student who's been a huge fan of yours since your HBO special of yore, where you wore that fabulous cat suit. I'm sure you've gotten a ton of letters about this, but I wanted to thank you for your candor about how all of us need to improve our self esteem. As a type A suburban white chick, I of course have suffered from an eating disorder and regularly worry that I might not be good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, etc. Your closing monologue made me cry a little bit after the show, and helped me to say "fuck it" to the world on Sunday. I hope this tour comes out on DVD, cause thats what I want to show my 13 year old daughter some day. Thanks honey.
Fondly,
Katie, Evanston Illinois

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Dear Margaret,

I was totally feeling inspired after I saw your Cho Revolution opening night in Chicago. I am a fairly new fan of yours, but as I watched the DVD's and heard more and more people rave about you I felt an instant connection with you. I was completely shocked when my friend presented me with a masterminded suprise that we were going to see you live at the Chicago Theater. I had no idea what I was in for. I laughed so hard, I didn't want it to end.
I just want to thank you so much for speaking out and providing this safe haven for all different kinds of people to come together and share laughter. I am not exactly a size 0 female who also happens to be a great fag hag as well :) Sometimes I used to feel burdened by the fact that I was accepting and gay men and women liked being around me, but now I have realized that I am the luckiest person in the world. I am just so happy that I have someone to relate to. Being understanding of the gay community is a quality I hold so close to my heart, and I salute you for using your voice to let everyone know you do as well.
I also wanted to thank you for taking time to sign autographs and take pictures after the show. Even though it was snowing you smiled and thanked everyone for their support. I have a beautiful picture of you and I to show all my friends, and I thank you for that. You are truly beautiful and inspirational and I thank you again for that.

Sincerely,
Crystal

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Hi Margaret,

Just wanted to e-mail you and say "hi" and tell you how much I enjoyed your new show!!! I went to it opening night at the Chicago Theatre and loved every minute, I could not stop laughing and have seriously never had so much fun in my life!! Thank you for being so hilarious and inspiring and so unafraid to speak whatever's on your mind, you are simply amazing. You make this world a lot less scary and a lot more fun to live in.

Also thank you for taking the time to sign autographs and take pictures outside after the show, that was great! I was so happy to meet you; I was the one in with the big sun glasses (at midnight, yes). Thanks for doing that, it really meant a lot. I'm totally going to see you again, probably at your Columbus, OH show on 4/27. I just can't get enough!

Thanks again for an amazing night, I'll never forget it. YOU THE SHIT! No pun intended... ;)

~Ryan

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Dear Margaret,

I was so please with Cho Revolution, I was laughing so hard I started crying.

S. Bailey

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Dear Margaret -

A group of us saw you over the weekend at the palatial Chicago Theater; youfit right in with that setting as we have deemed you now and forever: Queenof the Universe. As lesbians, we're considering worshipping you as our
chosen deity. We even were lucky enough to have tickets only a few rows from the stage, which made our evening even more enjoyable because we could see you so clearly, and your physical comedy is as incredible as the spoken
words themselves.

I am sure you hear it from many people, but I wanted to let you know that you continue to be one of the most thoughtful, articulate, and hilarious artists on this planet. What I think is perhaps most amazing is the way you
can unpack so many social evils - body image, racism, misogyny, homophobia, even the stigma of depression and mental health. I have been a psychologist for 15 years and I have seen quite personally the impact of these issues on
people, particularly the way that they fracture and isolate us. But with your wit and charm, you've found a way to bring so many people back together.

Anyway, U RULE! And I hope that you don't mind getting these butt-shark-ass-kissing fan messages too much. Looking forward to what you'll do next.

your fan, Lisa

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Margaret,

You made me laugh until I could not breathe and had tears streaming down my face! You made me think as hard as you made me laugh.

What a brilliant show - wonderful timing and transitions! Thank you for saying the things others won't.

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To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Alan Mora and I had to write to you because last night I saw one of the most outrageous,humerous and inspisring live shows I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. I am of course referring to Margaret Cho's "Cho
Revolution" show at the Chicago Theatre. Congraulations are certainly in order for you and the rest of the crew for a phenominal kick off to what will most certainly be the most sucessful tour to date.

Nothing, however would truly prepare me for what I was in store for last night when one of my closest friends, the same woman who also had the privilege of working with me and eventually meeting you as well, surprised me with an early birthday gift...2 tickets to Margaret Cho's "Cho Revolution" show! By the time my friend and I left the theatre, tears were
streaming down our faces and our sides ached from laughter. I think the funniest moment was when you first said the words "I am going to shit right now". Believe it or not, three people in our section actually rose from their seats to go to the bathroom as soon as those words were said...there is certainly something to be said about the power of suggestion.

The show was hysterically funny but also very inspiring to me as a gay man. You said a few things that really hit close to home for me and were actually quite inspiring, I almost felt like starting a "Revolution" of my own. Iexpect that this will turn out to be your most successfull work to date and I eagerly await the release of the film.

Congratulations once again and thank you for yet another evening I will surely never forget.

Sincerely,

Alan

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I just wanted to let you know that last night I seen the Cho Revolution Tour in Chicago. It was my first time seeing Margaret live. She is to me the most amazing woman in the world. She has this vibe, and charisma that gets the whole audience pumped. I am 21 years old, and of course a gay male. I wish I would have knew of Margaret back when I was in high school, so I would of had the strength to open up my mouth and stick up for myself. She has been the most infulential person in my life, and I want her to know that she is making the biggest change in this world. Last night also, we waited outside the stage door, and when margaret came out, she signed my card, and even gave my boyfriend and I a hug. We left immedetly afterwards to give her space. If there is anything you can do to let her know how she has made me a better person and a stronger one, I would apprieciate it so much. Also if there is a fan club or something... Please reply to me, my name is Patrick. I live with my boyfriend of a year and a half in Joliet, Illinois. thats about 40 minutes south of Chicago... Thanks for your time.
Patrick

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Margaret,

My boyfriend and I went to the "Revolution" show last night in Chicago and it is your best ever! It was subtle, but got some very necessary points out there. You just seemed different up on the stage, more relaxed and more happy than we've seen you before in the other 2 shows. You are truly a unique experience that everyone should see to open their eyes, even if just a little. We were curious, so I'm going to ask, who was the Queen last year that did "Cherries in the snow?"

Thanks for giving us a night full of laughs and making it just a little easier to be Gay,

Justin & Jeffrey

P.S. We've all shit ourselves in one place or another :"~)

Cincinnati, OH

Dearest Margaret-

Saw your show in Cincinnati last night. You addressed the crippling oppression of the self esteem and self worth of American women resulting from the unrealistic social standard of "the perfect female body" by telling a story about shitting your pants. Who wants to compete with that? No one, cause you the baddest bitch.

Thank you for being a role model and an inspiration to women (and men)everywhere.

Jamie

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Margaret,

Just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed your show. Of course, I laughed my ass off. Who else can fuse the topics of shitting, fisting, and politics into to one long, exhilirating hour of unrestricted comedic genious? It was also awesome of you to attend the Citizens to Restore Fairness Benefit after the show. I never thought I would have the chance to meet you. You might remember me as the drunk guy who sat on the floor for a moment during your requested time-out for Ms. Beyonce Knowles. Thanks for the inspiration and great memories. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to add the Revelution DVD to my collection. Come back soon!!!

Mike

Cleveland, OH

OH MY GOD!!!

YOU are beautiful!!!

YOU are fabulous!!!

I was in the front row for your show last friday (3/21)..and I am SOOOO glad that you didnt single me out when talking about the Christopher Lowell show...(sort of look like him but not as flaming, I don't think...LOL). YOU had me in stiches...I was laughing so hard my side was hurting!

I really love the way you intermix serious topic and comedy. You have a gift. Everytime I get the chance to see you on HBO I glue myself to your program (a wee bit sick and extreme donnnnnn't you think?)

Oh Margaret, (and I hope you don't mind me addressing you that way), THANK you for making life a little brighter through your wonderful spirit and talent.

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hi. my name is lisa. i first saw you on hbo and was hooked on your sense of humor right away. i saw you when you were in columbus doing your "notorious c.h.o." tour, i've purchased your "drunk with power" cd, "i'm the one that i want" dvd, and i also own your book. the funny thing is that i hate to read and when i was reading your book a part of me didn't want to put it down and the other part never wanted it to end. it was then that i realized that there was so much more to you than just an unbelievable talent of making people laugh, there's incredible intelligence and beauty. i just saw you perform again in cleveland this past weekend. first time in my life that i have ever had front row seats for anything and how lucky i was that they were for your show! i just want to say thank you for being able to take your life, the good and the bad, and share it with the rest of us so that we can all learn to look back, laugh, heal, and move on for a better tomorrow. you are a wonderful voice in this world and i find myself quite fortunate to be around to hear it.

always,
lisa

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Dearest, Magnificent Margaret...

Thanks for making that stop in my neighbourhood!! This was the second time I got to see with my mother (who is Japanese). She absolutely adores you even though I have to explain half of the words you use. That, in itself, is now a part of the Margaret Cho experience to me.

You really have a gift for balancing humour with a valid point and that is rare. You have really touched the lives of me and mom and we are ever grateful.

Incidentally, I saw this really hot guy at your show. We exchanged glances and ended up meeting a couple hours later. Strangely enough he is a friend of my best friend. Someone who had attended your show said, "Isn't he kinda heavy?" I said, "Didn't you learn ANYTHING from Margaret?" Some queens still don't get it.

Hope to see you next year!

Much love,
Dale

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Hi Margaret,

I felt really weird last night going to your show in Cleveland (Lakewood). I'm straight and I was sure I was crashing a huge gay family reunion. I was afraid someone would point me out and know that I'm straight and kick me out. Then once the show started, I felt right at home with you. You are so amazing and talented. I laughed so hard snot came out of my nose. I felt bad for the guy in front of me. My stomach is still hurting today. Thank you and if you ever want a guy to kick around and make fun of in your show, I'm the guy.

Thanks, I love you ever so much,
Bob

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Dear Margaret,

I just had to find your site, sit down, and write an email to say thanks! I live in Cleveland, Ohio and I just saw your show last night. I won't give you my life story, just the basics. I am a 32 year old, recovering alcoholic, gay man. I am also a survivor of incest by my father. I had a year and a half sobriety under my belt, and I relapsed last week. I was extremely depressed looking back on things, and about relapsing, the night of your show. Needless to say, I laughed the whole time! In fact, I was actually tired of laughing by the time I left! It really helped me a great deal and cheered me up when I really needed it! I was never very comfortable being gay, and it's been slow for me. Your show helped me in that area, too. It's so important to accept yourself, and I am a long way there, but I just wanted you to know that I really appreciated your message. I hope the rest of your tour is going well. If your ever in Cleveland again, and need a buddy to hang out with, drop me a line! Of course, I don't do the bars and not too much of the nightlife, but I'm worth a laugh or two! Thanks so much again, Margaret. If you're ever wondering if you make a difference up there, you definitely are!

With regards,

Eric

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Dear Margaret,

My partner and I have seen you last night at the Lakewood Auditorium. This was the second time we got to see you live on stage. As big fans of your shows we just want to say THANK YOU for continuing your mission to empower us all and thus making our world a more peaceful place to live in, for all people to fulfill their life potentials without bigotry bringing everyone down needlessly.

Your on-the-money comments regarding the present situation in Iraq were absolutely brilliant - you used common sense and humor to tell it like it is. You've given us (the GLBT community and all others considered a minority in our society) the vision of a bright future - a future attainable by a united people. We thank you, we applaud you, we love you!

Michael & Mark in Ohio

PS: Bravo for including the "Holiday-ie" incident in your show -- Many people would never dare admit that "this" too is human and happens to almost everyone at one time or another. At takes a real woman to "face it", and move on!

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Hey Margaret....I just seen your show tonight in Cleveland and I just wanted to let you know that I had THE best time!! You are a very talented young strong beautiful woman and it was an honor being with you for those 2 hours. I haven't laughed that much in ages and with everything going on right now in the world I doubt it will be awhile before I can enjoy a good laugh again. THANK YOU so much. We all had a blast. I'm sure you felt the love in the room that everyone had for you. God bless you sweetie. It was a pleasure seeing you. A ton of love for ya......GREG >>>>> HUGS and KISSES....

Hey Margaret,

I just had to express my appreciation and admiration towards your performance on April 27th in Columbus, Ohio. You were wonderfully hilarious, charming, politically savvy, and overall entertaining. I have seen both of your movies and own them in my collection and have wanted to see you live for a long time. I finally got my chance this past Sunday and it was all I expected and more. I felt like I did a 150 sit-ups, which my fat ass needed, hehehe. I just wanted to thank you for coming to Columbus, we love you here and please come back again soon!!! Good luck on the rest of the tour, and I hope you're filming this one too so I can add it to my collection!

Peace and Much Love!
-Steven

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I came to your performance on April 27 in Columbus, OH, and it's official. You are amazing! Your powerful messages were delivered in such a flawless and perfectly hilarious way. I laughed, I cried, I shit (well, not really, but almost...I was still in that 30-45 minute window). Everytime I watch you, you touch me, and I will always be grateful for your words. I almost fell out of my chair, which was in the center of the second row, when you mentioned the ICP fans across the street, because my friend and I had just gotten done talking about them! I also was seriuously considering having an
Asian chicken salad for lunch today! Keep it up lady! You are it!

Sincerely,
Matt

I am hoping you can forward this message to Ms. Cho.

I attended the show last night at Mershon Auditorium. I think she is absolutely amazing! I have seen several shows on television, but this was the first time I saw her perform live.

The mix of comedy and politics was flawlessly delivered. And as a 26-year old black man, who is in the entertainment industry and is studying to become an international political leader, her show was especially memorable.

I almost cried during her closing, because I was so happy and felt so much hope that the world can really change to become better if enough people simply care enough to make the changes.

I was truly inspired last night (not to mention I laughed my ass off the whole night). Please tell Margaret that she is phenomenal and that she really does move people with what she does.

Also, is there any chance I would be able to meet Ms. Cho the next time she is in the region? I always make an effort to meet people who inspire me. I know she is probably very busy, but if at all possible I would just like to personally meet her. If not, I understand. Thanks.

I wish you both the best and keep "Saying It!" :o)

Love and only the best regards,

Michael

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Dear Margaret,

It is 7am on Monday and I struggled up through my usual Ohio allergy attack to write you this letter. I drove back from Columbus, OH late last night to the horribly conservative racist and homophobic city of Cincinnati where I live and work and I wanted to write to you while your voice is still ringing in my ears and your face is still a glow on the other side of my eyeballs.

You were amazing last night. You are funny as hell and I laughed so hard you made me lose a (disposable) contact lens. But at the end of your show...when you say silence=death and that if we speak up, we can change things, I almost cried. Our country is in such a horrible state of affairs and no one, NO ONE, has had the courage to say the things you said last night. No one has had the guts to come out and seriously question--not only the war--but the entire way of life in America that lets folks feel like they can drive around with racist bumper stickers as well as call people "fags" "niggers" "dykes" and so on.

I am a professor of English at Miami University in rural Oxford, OH. My research, my work, is all about demonstrating how racism and homophobia come from the same place, how the same thing that drives one drives the other, and when you said last night "racism and homophobia are the same thing" I got emotional because...you are the first person I've heard who is famous and who has the power to make millions of people look at her who has said this.

You are a beacon, Margaret. I don't usually write letters to celebrities but since you alluded to a horrible letter you had gotten from an idiot woman saying something about what you said about the president, well I felt like I would be one of the (many, I'm sure) people who counterbalance that bullshit with some real shit. What you are doing is not just making people laugh...you are saying what needs to be said, you are raising your voice as part of a collective protest let out by people all over the world like myself who stand in front of racist and homophobic students every day and say "No!" to all the lies, hypocrisy and injustice. I am a 160 lb African American with ambiguous sexuality who stands in front of anorexic rich white kids who work hard to be straight in midwestern Ohio...each day I pass lawn jockeys and confederate flags on my way to school and I go into the heartland of racism and classism and homophobia and sexism because someone needs to be there saying something else. I stand with you Margaret.

So thank you 1000 times for the work you do. Thank you for doing it so well, so humorously and for keeping it real at the same time.

Keep on keepin' on woman. We are out here laughing and listening and fighting with you.

Yours in struggle,
Stefanie

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Margaret,

Wow! You are truly an amazing woman! Your talents are far greater than any I have seen!! You have to be the funniest person in the world. I just left your show here in Columbus, and I am still laughing. I can’t wait to see this show on DVD. While making me laugh uncontrollably you delivered very powerful messages. After leaving your show tonight, I am truly inspired to become more of a gay activist, and I want to thank you for that inspiration. Thank you so much for your support you give our community! You are my role model. Best wishes to you.

Mike

Dear margaret,
My friend and I saw your show in dallas and we were totally blown away. the message of Silence=Nonexistence really hit home to both of us. She (18) is a lesbian and I(17) am bi-sexual, and we have recently come out to our parents. You have been such a pilar of strength for us, and even though our parents are very supportive of us, we still look up to you. I am also having a tough time in my relationship, because of lots of things that were kept silent... Thank you so much for re-opening my eyes as well as my friends to what needs to be said: everything! We are your fans for life, have been for
quite a while, and will always stay that way!
Thank you and We love you so much!
~Ashley

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Margaret,

Though I am sure you receive more than enough fan mail, I wanted to let you know that I saw your show in Dallas at the Majestic Theater on March 29, 2003 (10:30PM). I bought the tickets as a birthday gift for my boyfriend because we are both raging Cho fans. (We have tons of Cho stuff)

The performance was the first time that I have seen you live and I thought I would let you know that it was by far one of the most amazing, wonderful and hilarious performances that I have ever seen in my life.

Keeping it short so you can read other mail too =)

Thank you,
Jonathan

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Dear Margaret,

It is my first time I've seen your show live. I saw the Notorious C.H.O. in a movie theatre at Inwood and immediately went out to rent "I am the one that I want on video" (and made my boyfriend watch it).

While I enjoy your comedy, it is your strength that inspires me. I wish the whole country was there to hear you say the word "revolution".

Yujira

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Dear Margaret,
I watched your show last night at The Majestic in Dallas, Texas. My name is Chad Newman and I loved your show. I also wanted to tell you that you are beautiful! Inside and out. I love your message that you convey in your show. Tolerance for everyone no matter who they are or what they look like. I myself am a disabled white man. I was also the one that after your show in Dallas at 7:30, that talked to the camera and said that you were right that straight men have no visible stomach muscles. I wish that I could meet you someday because you seem like someone that I would like to hang out with sometime, but I guess that's never going to happen. So I'll just be happy with the fact that I got to see you live in concert. And that I have seen both of your DVDs. I love what you do and why you do it. So more power to you! God bless you! And Thank You for being who you are!
Thank you and I love you, so please don't ever change.
Your lifelong fan,
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Oh my god, I just got home from seeing you live for the first time, and it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen!!! Not only are you beautiful,and funny , but you are also both extremely intelligent and inspirational. Most of the comedians I see , male or female, are ignorant, and not particularly funny. You broke the mold though. You had me laughing, crying, clapping, and really thinking. I pretty much just wanted to say thank you so much for giving me a great time tonight, and for showing me that I don't have to try and look like the girls on tv to be beautiful, I just have to love myself. If you would write back that would be soooo awesome! Thanks again! Buh-Bye!

Nicole

Margaret:

Tonight you brought me tears of laughter, then you brought me tears of pride. Finally, a role model who isn't afraid to speak up.

This performance should be required viewing for all.

Sean

Margaret,
HOORAY for you! HOORAY for us for you being out there! This was the first time my girlfriend and I have seen you live, WOW what an experience. I am a veteran of the USAF, having served in the Gulf the first time around and promptly losing everything upon my return stateside (being kicked out because some boy had excessive hormones and thought he was in love with me and tried to coerce me into marriage--marry me or get kicked out). I, as you talked about in your show, had gone into the military for the educational benefits. Upon my discharge I lost them and it has taken me ten years to finally return to college. I am currently a 32 year old college freshman. Your commentary on so much hits close to home. We all have issues with our parents, and I cried when you talked about your father and your family. You are so unlike all the superficial people in the world, you seem human to all of us, you are an inspiration. To see a woman that has not let any of the boundaries of society hold her back, to stand up and shout that "You will listen to me whether you like what I have to say or not" is awe inspiring. It gives me hope for all the women and men out there with eating disorders, all the queers that haven't been able to stand up for themselves, for all the people who have gotten up time and again and kept on going...it gives me hope. The plastic surgery commentary was excellent....just be careful you don't pull your face back so much that you end up with a goatee.
LOVE YA MARGARET!!! You made me laugh, you made me cry, but most importantly you made us all listen!! If they can't take a joke...then fuck 'em!
Eternally your fan,
Tracey
Denver

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Hi Margaret-
My name is Erin Yoshimura and my fiancee and I were at your show in Denver on March 29th. We both loved I'm the One that I Want and Notorious and now Revolution! I burned through your book in one day because I couldn't put it
down. You're incredibly smart and see things from a fresh and sharp perspective. Thank you for breaking through barriers and stereotypes and proving that Asian women are more than submissive geishas!

I'm working on becoming a motivational speaker and would like some tips on your creative process in developing your dialogues and how you practice it. I doubt you took Toastmasters to refine your presentation skills. I'd also
like to know where you found the confidence and resilience to keep getting up and brushing yourself off. You had so much going against you yet you perservered!

Also, I'd like you to know that I never shit MY pants before. Okay, okay it's because I got lucky and made it to the strip club in time. I figured if I shit my pants from the car to the door that they'd be the least shocked about it.

Hope to hear from you...

Thanks!
Erin T.

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Miss Margaret,

What do you say to someone that has "affected" your life sooooooo much. I still remember the first time I saw your first video and how hysterical you were. You had such a presence on stage! I was enthralled with your first video and then when I had a chance to see your second show in San Francisco last summer I just wanted to say it was fantastic. I literally fell out of my seat in the theater laughing. Next, I saw your latest show here in Denver last Friday. You were great. I want to say before I forget, either you lost a ton of weight or they have no idea what they are talking about. You looked great!!!!!!!!! I also wanted to say it is wonderful to have such an advocate for gay rights. You are such a "real" person and I admire that. Keep up the amazing work. You remind me a lot of several of my friends and I want to say it is a great knowing that there are people in world like you fighting for "all" people. Thank you.

I admire you, and QUOTE you almost every day

Sincerely

Mark

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The Denver show at the Paramount was amazing! You are talented, articulate, an important agent of social change, and funny as hell. My favorite line: "BITCH--don't put your baby on the phone!" It was ironic that you mentioned during the persimmon diet episode about usually being able to have time to find a Barnes and Noble where you could go to the bathroom since my husband and I visited B&N for just that purpose right before your show (so that line made us howl!). You rule! (And Bruce was pretty damn nifty too.)
Robin

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HEY CHO, WHATS GOING ON?
OMG, I WENT WITH A FRIEND TO SEE YOUR SHOW THE OTHER NIGHT, AND IM WRITING TO TELL U I SERIOSLY HAVE LOCK JAW. OUCH! YOU CRACK ME UP MARGAROT, I LOVE YOUR HUMOR.
GROWING UP MARGAROT AS A KID I WOULD TELL MYSELF, 1. IM A WOMAN, 2. IM HISPANIC, 3. IM A LESBIAN. TO ME THAT MEANT I WAS OUT OF THE GAME. I BECAME AN ALCOLHIC OVER THESE ISSUES, BUT IM HERE TO SAY I'VE SURRIVED. I HAS OF APRIL 1ST WILL HAVE 10 MONTHS OF SOBORITY. AND IM NOT LETTING THOSE DEMENDS HAVE CONTROL OF ME ANYMORE. THE DEMENDS BEING RACIEST PEOPLE. YOUR SO RIGHT WHEN YOU SAY WE ALL NEED TO EXPRESS OURSELVES. I WISH THERE WERE MORE PEOPLE LIKE U CHO.
ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR SUCH AN AWESOME SHOW, AND ALL THE LAUGHTER.

WE LOVE YOU IN COLORADO.
MARILYN

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Hey Margaret!!!!

OMG what a great show.... The best I've seen of you yet! You had me rollin' girl! hehe I loved how you came out lookin like a "Transvestite Drag Queen" but then took all your accessories off... hehe very cool. It's good to know
your human too, especially on stage!!

You are truely an inspiration to me, a binding force in the gay communityas well as the community at large!!!! You had me laughin my ass off, and in tears because I was so deeply moved all at the same time. THANK YOU! YOU
ROCK and I LOVE YOU!

Travis :)

I went to the show last night at the State Theatre in Detroit.. and I have to say that I have not laughed so hard in years. I was laughing so hard throughout the whole show that my cheeks were hurting by the end. Pussy... what can I say?? Never had any, and never will.. but I still laughed my ass off. I'd love to have a Pussy t-shirt just to scare all
of my straight friends. I do feel that within all of your shows there is a message that people need to get, and many of us do. Be it because we are of this race or that race, this sexual orientation or that.. skinny or fat, etc... And that is what makes you an amazing comedienne. Thank you for the messages you have within your show. They allow me to feel better about myself as a person. And when I'm in a theatre filled to capacity with people just like me.. I realize that I'm not alone. There are other people like me, and I feel proud. Have a gay child.. please! That child would be so lucky to grow up with you as a parent... to have the openness that you would be able to offer would be great. And of course the ability to shop together :-) I don't think I'll forget seeing you... especially because the friends I was with always use some of your lines... and now we have a new batch of lines to say to each other.
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Hey I just attended your show in Detroit a couple days ago. You are so kick ass! I'm a 17 year old lesbian from here in Michigan. I was raised by a single mother in a strict christian home. I just came out to my mother a month ago. Her first reaction was to kick me out of her house...which she did lol. But I knew that she would love me no matter what...I am her only child after all. Yet after hearing how she would rather see me dead than with a woman...well it really put a doubt in my mind. Anyhow...dont want to bore you with my life story. Just wanted to let you know that you really make it a lot easier for us young homosexuals to deal with everyday obsticals. I truely appreciate you. Thanks for a great show...keep'em comin!

~Shantel~

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Margaret!!

I was able to see your show in Detroit and was so glad. To say it was just an amazing experience definitely falls short. It was one of the highlights of this year, I love the things that you care about and I love that you aren't afraid to say them. It means so much to me to hear someone talking about issues and problems that I face, even though the majority of the
population doesn't.

Your show made me feel like I was okay, that being okay wasn't a bad thing. It was nice to have that open feeling, if just for 3 hours. I have a wonderful supporting family, but to have that feeling outside of that was beautiful.

You are a beautiful person, and I enjoyed Bruce's performance as well. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Take care,

Nick - 21 Detroit

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Hi Margaret. I just saw your show last night. It was amazing. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for looking out for the rights of all people, especially minorities. Thanks especially for not being quiet and letting silence kill thousands.

Jess

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Hi my name is Duy from Detroit (originally from Los Angeles). I went to see you for the first time last night and your show was great. The best part was the ending where I really felt like I got a slap in the face of reality. When I used to live in California I was so into the asian activist scene. I would be out there in the rain protesting when there was wrong doing. When I moved to Michigan I kinda lost sight of that. I don't see that going on too much out here. I guess it's cuz I don't see anything worth fighting for. The asian community cries out asian pride this, asian pride that and yet when I ask them what is it about you or your culture that you have pride in. All I get in response is cuz im asian of course. So all those years I went through the struggle of fighting for our equality just shattered. I didn't know what to do until I saw your show. We must educate our fellow beings. Not just asians but everyone else alike. I realized we can't expect ppl to understand if we ourselves are not willing to educate others. To summarize everything, I just wanted to thank you. Thank you for inspiring me to go back and make a difference. I dunno if you'll even read this but I hope that someone will read this and know how much you've made a difference in my life. Thank you once again.

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Oh Girl ...that was fan-FUCKING-tastic. I have been a HUGE fan of yours and I saw you tonight at the Detroit State Theater. I wanted to come see you last time you were in Michigan but I was too young. But yeah Seriously I have never laughed SO much in my life. My friends all want to come see you in Columbus. But WOW it was great. And I totally am in agreement with you, we need to come together and be out and loud and be ourselves and say FUCK the world. You are GREAT!

Much Love,
Deso

ps: I want to make like a line of the Pussy shirts

Pss: bruce kicked ass too.

Dear Margaret,
Saw the show it was almost made me pee my pants...and Thank God for your brillant approach to some fucked up politics that you cut with humor. Purrrrrrrfecct!!!
Brought my mom to the show, shes seen you on sundance a few times and loved it..but the way you have incorperated gay issues regarding parents,pressures,etc.. and your political views OH MY GOD you won my mothers Heart. She totally agrees with your views and so do I. Your show was wonderful fun fun fun.
Thanks for the laughs in such serious times.
Peace and Blessings,
Cynthia

Hi Margaret!

I hope you get this. I just wanted to thank you for the show on Friday in Fort Lauderdale. I've never seen you live before but I have to say....you just cracked me up. Thanks again!

I also wanted to thank you for being so supportive of the gay community. You make a huge difference and I appreciate it.

(Did you really crap you pants???? I almost crap myself listening to you! :) .....too funny!)


Ray

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OMG!! What an excellent show. This show was a mother's day gift for my mom. She saw your dvd that I bought and loved it, so I thought it was that weekend I would surprise her. She thought I was taking her to a mother's day for gay children. We had her going as far as thinking she had to dance in a cage. But anyways, I took my boyfriend, my mom, and my sister. They all loved it, and my mom wants to definitely see your show in Miami in September. The show was fresh and with new jokes. I laughed so hard, my stomach hurt. I'm so glad to have gotten to see you again, and I can't wait to buy the tickets for the next show.

Much love,
Scottie

Margaret-

I was at your show tonight in Greensboro.... and was truly touched. You are an inspiration to all free spirits of this world, I cannot thank you enough for being yourself. You have helped me realize that there ARE people in this world who have souls that aren't made of plastic. I hope for you that YOU realize what a magnificent difference you are making. You are starting a journey for the human race.... Although you and I might not live to see the day that a person isn't judged by the colour of their skin, or their sexuality, or their beliefs ... or whatever that person holds within them.... I truly believe that day will come.... and it is thanks to people like you for the outcome.

Never stop shining... you light the way!

- Lauren
17 from Greensboro, NC

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I had made plans with my friend John to go see your show last night, but the poor dear had an interview for med school and was beside himself with grief...anyways, I took my other friend, and after seeing your Pulp Comics & Notorious C.H.O. I was about to piss myself with anticipation...
You definitely did not let me down! You're a true inspiration, & I have never laughed so hard! (I cried a bit too!)
Thanks so much for stopping in Greensboro! UNC~G loves you...

Sincerely,
Amy R.

P.S. & Bruce was fucking great!!

Hi Margaret,

Thank you so much for your performance at the Waikiki Shell. I've never laughed so much in my life (except when I've watched your DVDs)! You are a great inspiration to me and to Asian women everywhere. You make me want to be shameless, honest, and most of all unapologetic for being who I am! Viva la revolution!

Sincerely,
Lisa

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Under stars, with the stars on a stage at the Waikiki Shell, it was a great night of humor.
Margaret Cho, thank you for allowing my partner and me to have two hours of laughter. As a gay man of 60 with a partner 22 years younger, we both laughed together and walked away feeling great about ourselves.
You and Bruce were wonderful and judging from the mixed audience, you only got one review - outrageously funny. Come back anytime. Even threatning weather could not keep the crowds away. Come back again.

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So here I am again, writing ANOTHER gushy e-mail after seeing you perform in Honolulu tonight. I saw you about ten years ago at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and again in December 2001, which is when I wrote my first e-mail to you. Just as before, you made me laugh so loudly and so hard I probably pissed off everyone sitting in front of me. Oh well, it's what they get for having better seats than I did.

I wish there were more Margaret Cho types in this world. Your sharp observations and comedic genius show us a way to love ourselves and say FUCK IT! to a myriad of bullshit. Undeniably, what grabs people about you at first is your outrageously shameless stories of shittin' on yourself, inability to find your g-spot, your fag hag-dom and your ambivalence towards the cultural norms of monogamy/having a family. What keeps die hard fans like me coming back is your message of acceptance, love, and caring for one's self and others. You teach us that if we are gay, straight, "just slutty," Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, white, black, or Asian (or multi-colored zebra for that matter)...whatever we are, we can accept it, embrace it, and revel in it. You help us reconcile the ugly, evil realities in life, whether it is something as large and global as racism or as personal as our stupid self-image battles with the potential beauty of every moment we breathe.

Simply put, you inspire me. In fact, I have announced myself to be a wannabe Filipino version of you minus the ambiguous sexual orientation (I've self-diagnosed myself as having vagina dentata/penis enamorata, and assiduously took notes when Bruce Daniels announced the three rules for giving a blow job). In my own way, I endeavor to make life a little more enjoyable for everyone around me, but in a way that empowers. Damn, woman! I truly believe that if Maddas(s) Hussein and Gee Dubya were given copies of your DVDs, we would have had a chance of avoiding Gulf War II.

Please keep doing what you are doing until yo ass can't do it no more (pun inadvertent, but appropriate, I suppose).

Aloha,


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Dear Margaret, I just came back from your Revolution tour show here in Waikiki, HI and I just wanted to let you know that YOU ROCK!!! I don't think that I've ever laughed that hard in my life (like my sides totally hurt so much). I think it's great that you stand up for everyone's right to live happy and hateless lives. Keep up the good work, you're so freaking funny. Please come back to Hawaii soon. Love, Kat O :)

Oh Darling, Darling Margaret....

How do I count the ways you made me laugh Fri night in Houston??????

It was truly an honor (as usual) to see you perform. You are a true beacon of light and your views are also shared by this Asian-American.

I sometimes think I can be your twin in the world, my life seems to have very many similarites to your's (well, as far as I can tell from your show and the book). Yea, I threw the above comment in....Mental case yes I am (sometimes).

Thanks for being you and bringing along Bruce! He was a hoot...

Much love from H-town,
Margie

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Hey guys!

I just wanted to say A BIG THANK YOU you for coming here in Houston. This was my very first time to the see you and I must say the show was a riot. I haven't seen so many queers in one place sine Bette Midler. For me it was
like some kind of bizarre family reunion... ;)

[I am still giggling two days later - it was that good!]

Love you lots!

All the best!
Jeffrey

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Yo Margaret! I sat front row center at your Houston show Friday night. Loved your pussy jokes as well as the one about needing Lesbians to read the maps in the ARMY! It's great to hear you add some spice to your show. You rock, girl! Can't wait until you come back to H-town. Maybe we'll run in to you at Meteor or Ripcord. (Ripcord, what would a girl be doing there?) We're ready for some more Margaret!

Love ya' and thanks for "GOING THERE"!

Trish

I just saw you in Indy on March 2nd and you were amazing. I have seen your other tours on tape and I was so excited when I heard that you were coming here. You are the best and you are too funny for words. From one fag hag to another, I could really relate to the things that you were saying. I am also a fluffy girl and I really loved how you put appearances, as well as many other things, into perspective for me. I wish that I could do what you do, comedy and put a message in the mix that really means something. I am really glad that I came to see you and I am glad that you came to Indy. Please come back, we would love to have you again. Thank you Margaret!
Love,
Missy

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Margaret,

Just wanted to say that I LOVED the show Sunday night!! I have seen both of your DVD's and must say that they pale in comparison to the live performance you gave. Your material is so fresh, and so right on!! I haven't laughed so hard in months, and believe me - I needed it. I still get a grin on my face just thinking about the show two days later. And when I bust out laughing in the office, I get odd looks from my colleagues, but it is worth it.

I hope you have a great tour. If I can - I'm going to visit friends in Cleveland and come see the show AGAIN!!!

Kevin

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Dear Margaret:
I saw you this past Sunday at the Murat here in Indy. It was my first time seeing you in person and I just wanted to say THANK YOU. You are one of the few performers I am proud to have within my Gay community. Both my husband
and I left that night with a shot in the arm of PRIDE. And that's what your work has always done for me you make me feel proud, you make me think, and make me laugh even at myself. I wish you the best on your tour and hope
others feel your message like we did. OHHH and by the way I was one of those hair dressers who took the night off to see you.
CHO FOREVER!!!!!
JOE

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Hi Margaret,
I wanted to thank you and your crew for booking in Indianapolis. I've traveled many miles and have called in sick way too many days to see you on the road. There's no comparison to be able to see you in my hometown was AWESOME! This tour by far is your best performance. It's true comedy and I enjoyed it immensely...especially using rice as glue (that one "stuck", my mom did the same thing!!)

Anyhoo, you totally ROCKED and you look GREAT!!! Can't get enough of you and wish you much success on tour. Please, please feel free to come back to Indianapolis.

Mimicking your stand up act by living it!

Peace,
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First and for most Margaret, I wanted to thank you for a wonderful evening. I saw your show last night at the Murat in Indianapolis. I had never seen your show live and heard last week you were appearing.

I found myself inviting my parents to go with me, my sister would have but she's in Colorado right now, she's 22 and is Korean, and See I am Asian too, of course you can't see that cause this is an email and adopted by two wonderful Caucasian people, who I would like to call Mom and dad.

So there they were walkin into the Murat when hello, I see ton's of my friends, actually the whole freakin lobby was gay. And I thought Yes, my parent's are the minority for once. LOL, they made jokes about it in the lobby and on the way to our seats, but it didn't matter, see my family can relate about excepting our differences, because not only do they love and except one gay son, but 2 and in the end adopted 3 children from birth and that's why we are double special.

Yes, Margaret, my mother and father adopted 2 gay sons. LOL, that is great, and the fact they are supportive and stand behind us in anyway, is great, you really knew how to be funny, relative, supportive, and yes a role model for the rest of us.

Before this ends up being a novel, that's all I wanted to really say, was thank you for a wonderful evening filled with all kinds of laughs and even yes, a tear to my eye cause I can relate, as i laid my head on my dad's shoulder and grabbed my mom's hand to show thanks for there support all these year's, and for all those people out there that didn't have the support that I did, we have wonderful people like you Margaret. Keep up the fantastic work, can't wait to see you in concert again.

Sincerely,
Joe a.k.a. Asian Princess

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Dear Margaret-

I just want to say Thank You for bringing your new show "Revolution" to Indianapolis. It was smart, funny, and entertaining to say the least. As always, we in the gay community always appreciate your efforts - that can
make us wiser, your message - that can bring us together, and most importantly - your voice - that can unite all of our voices as one.

Indianapolis is not considered an incredibly "gay-friendly" or "gay-accepting" community - but there was a great swell of pride within me seeing the number of fans and supporters that were in the audience last night. So, thank you for including us in your new tour, and please plan Indianapolis as another location for future visits!

Sincerely and with much thanks-

Jeff

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Hi Margaret:

I just saw you here, at home in Indy. You were the social event of the year on the gay calendar. I can relate to your persimmon fiasco; I had a bout with an addiction to my mother's persimmon cookie recipe--it's even worse
when convince yourself, you can eat all you want because they are good for you (yet it all ends in an excrutiatingly painful pooh-plosion, which is never good for anyone). It was awesome how you incorperated the names of
the local gay establishments in your act. However, what I really want to make sure you hear from someone, is how it is exceedingly appreciated that your performances always have a positive message. Thanks for making us
laugh (and think).

Yours,

Indy

P.S. Cho for President!

Margaret,
We just got home from seeing your show and our face still hurts from laughing so hard. It was a fantastic evening. Thanks for coming to Kansas City!!!!
Paul

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margaret! you are awesome! so glad to finally see you LIVE! *i* think you should be in the next presidential race! thank you thank you thank you for stopping to see us all in kansas city! ~kara

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Margaret--

Thank you so much for bringing your show back to Kansas City! I laughed until I hurt. "Pussy may contain whole nuts or pieces of nuts" had me giggling all the way home. I can't wait for you to come back on your next tour.

--Brian

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Dear Margaret,

I just saw your Revolution show last night in Kansas City, and I wanted to write and tell you how powerful and moving it was for me. I originally grew up in a small town in Western Kansas that was very narrow-minded and very homophobic (not to mention strictly Catholic). I never denied being gay, but I never spoke up about it, either. After seeing one of your stand-up acts about 5 years ago (when I was 17), I began to feel that what I am is actually ok, not disgusting or wrong, and I began to speak out about it, and I haven’t stopped since. The monologue you gave at the end of your show last night gave me goose bumps and almost moved me to tears. I think you are a wonderful person, and I’ve been a huge fan for years now. I just wanted to thank you for all you do for minorities, and for stirring people up to speak out. You are truly a gift to gay people everywhere, and I am honored to have my first chance to see you live.

Keep up the wonderful work!

Sincerely,

Lance

Margaret:
Your combination of radical politics and humor is so vital and important. Thank you for being multidimensional, hilarious and thoughtful you. Love, rage, and social justice! Fabulous!

Also: I've lived in Vegas for two years, and the opportunity to sit in an audience so full of Asians, lesbians and gays was a wonderful experience in itself. Your shows give us the opportunity to celebrate difference and unity among ourselves!

Finally, I currently teach Political Science at UNLV--do you still lecture? If so, I'd love to work you into an Intro to American Politics class. Please!

Thanks again,
Laura

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Just wanted to say i laughed to tears tonight at the vegas show. There was this couple in front of us that just looked LOST! like they bought tickets to the wrong show. i wish i had a camera when all these guys applauded you that were sitting in front of them, and the woman whispered to her husband "Oh my god all these people are GAY!" They looked kinda scared, but kinda disgusted. I made sure to lean forward and laugh and clap really loudly into both their ears. Hope you come back to Vegas again, you're totally awesome!
Sandy.
P.S. My mom made me use rice as glue too! all these years i thought i was the only one. Must be a Korean thing. ^_^

Dear Margaret,

This was the third time we've seen you perform in person, and you are funnier & funnier every time!

I appreciate that you are always pushing the envelope & that you have such an important message behind your comedy.

You inspire me on so many different levels.

Thank you for all the work you do for the Asian-American, women's, LGBTQ, and other communities.

Sincerely,
Jocelyn

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I just saw your show for the first time last night at the Wiltern in LA 8pm show. We had front row seats. it was amazing!!!!! i loved every bit of it. Had me laughing so much i cried, and even squealed a few times. hehe thank you for a wonderfully great time!

Laura

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Sitting among the capacity crowd in those "oh-so-nice" reserved fan seats from the great people at MargaretCho.net, I watched as an audience of every age, creed, color and preference laughed and cried themselves silly at tonight's especially poignant look at life around us all. Seems that most other celebrities can't seem to address these ideas without bringing the centric press's advertiser-supported reign of commentary and criticism down upon them. Then again, they haven't gone through what you have to get here.

I'm thankful for whatever in this World of ours that keeps you going, manages to continue to sustain your powerful, poignant and belly-punching bites of reality that continue to be delivered with outrageous thought-provoking perspective, and yet softened with subtle complexity and that ever-present wink-of-an-eye "...just kidding. Or not." closer that
keeps everyone just a little bit off-center. Just enough to change...

On the way back from the 8 o'clock performance (and still amazed that you can tackle yet one more command performance with an hour of downtime...), we sat with a group of about 40 Chofans(tm) riding the Metro Red Line back
to our respective communities across the wide metro LA area. Pride filled those little rail cars tonight - of having been represented, thoughts and feelings brought out to shine from the darkness, and still laughing out loud at the many observations of everyday hypocrisy that continues to hold back the human race from peaceful co-existence on this planet; pride that came courtesy of no one other than you, Ms. Margaret.

Change comes from within, and sometimes we only listen to the most pleasant messages. You have the gift and presence to deliver concepts of change and progress, wrapped in the nicest and most palatable of forms - the message
of laughter.

If we continue to stand fast to ideals that we can see each other for what we have in common, and enjoy our many differences, then sometime in the not-too-distant future, we'll all look back when the words you brought to
all of us, delivered with jest and hilarity, become truths and common thought.

Vive Le (Cho) Revolucion!!!
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J-L

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Margaret, this was easily your best show yet. The second that I heard that you were going to be in LA, I immediately went and bought the priority tickets online. For me, the 4 hour drive down to LA to see you that one night was well worth it. You bring so much happiness and hope into so many peoples lives including mine. You helped me find the courage to come out to my family when I never thought that it could be found. Whenever I am down in my life and I may feel inferior because of a discriminatory comment made by one of my fellow piers or even in my own family, I just think of you and how many more others there are out there like you that do love me and do belive that it is ok to be who you are. This show was well worth the time and money and I would easily go see it again even if I did have to sell my finger to buy more tickets. Thank you for being such an awesome and all inspiring role model in my as well as my freind's lives. You really do make an outstanding difference in this world. Thank you for telling me its ok to be me.
PS. Thank you for the autographed shirt and card after the show!
Love Always, Lindsay and Chris

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Dear Ms. Cho:

I just wanted to thank you for the show that you held last night at the Wiltern! The show was amazing and it was a miracle that I was able to attend and see it. I took a girl that also adores your work, and I wanted to continue to see an Asian-American make a difference in this world! We found out you being in LA at the very last second! No tickets in hand and everything was a single seat! We got to the show about 30 mins prior and still not tickets. Luckily, someone had extra tickets because his friends did not show up and we got second row to see you! Plus gave them to us at the cost he paid! WhooHoo!! The girl that I took, whom I am fall for, just could not stop laughing! Once again it was a blessing to see you live and hear your words of wisdom! Continue to grow strong and make a difference in this world because we all need to hear words of encouragement. I know that I needed it because life gets so depressing sometimes and when one person makes the effort – it certainly gives me hope. I hope that I will have enough money to see you in Long Beach for your final show in November. Take care and God Bless!!

Sincerely,

Adam (Valencia, CA)

Margaret,
Wow! I am still absorbing your show in Louisville, KY that I went to tonight. The comedy was soooo funny and the serious moments were so real. I have the same beliefs as you and was glad to hear another person who is not afraid to "go there" I am a 31 year old gay man who has not came out to my family just because I see the way they act when someone gay is bought up around them the hurtful words and cruel remarks they say and I have to admit I have gone along with them on more then one occasion. There still is a long way to go I guess. Thank you so much for an awesome evening it is one that I will not forget.
Take Care,
Jamie

i just saw you at the maui arts and cultural center on sunday night and holy crap, you made me laugh so hard i was crying. that sh*t story got us good. i wanted to also say that the way you wrap up your show is really meaningful.
racism in the world is so crappy and it's good that you can bring it to others' attention. ironically enough, in the audience (even in hawaii) there isn't a whole lot of asians attending your shows. they should dammit.

thanks for the laughs. we'll be supporting you and continuing to go to your shows here as long as you can keep on touring.

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ALOHA TO YOU MARGARET, I JUST CAME HOME FROM YOUR EVENING HERE ON MAUI! I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEENSENT FROM "ON HIGH" TO WAKE US UP AND PROVIDE GUT WRENCHNG LAUGHTER. YOUR PRESENCE IS SO DEEPLY NEEDED HERE ON THIS PLANET. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU, BEING BRAVE, BEING OPEN, AND GOING FOR IT! I SENSE A TRUE FRIEND AND FABULOUS LIGHT BEARER IN YOUR WORK. THANK GOD YOU HAVE SURVIVED THE TOTAL OPENING OF YOUR THROAT CHAKRA, FOR ALL OF US AND THE GENERATIONS TO COME! I LOVE WATCHING A WOMAN COME INTO HER OWN, IN LIFE. SINCERELY, JOHN (PS IM A REAL GAY DADDY WITH 3 DAUGHTERS IN THEIR 20'S)

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Aloha Margaret, I just got home from you most excellent show here on Maui. I have seen you on t.v and love your humor. I was looking forward to a fun filled evening of laughter. Instead I was amazed by the depth of your character, the power in your message and the tact you so cleaverly used to bring such an important message to us all while still entertaining us. Won't it be a great day when everyone can truely love themselves for who they are. When that happens, it will be so
much easier to love others for who they are. That will be an even greater day. Until then we need to help educate all those people in our society who have the potential for love but are just too afraid to believe in themselves. You were magificent tonight. Mahalo nui loa for sharing your love, your insight, your heart and your humor with us here
on Maui. Warmest Aloha... Curt Hodge

Dear Margaret -

Sorry for the tardiness of this letter. I just wanted to thank you for the fabulous night in Minneapolis. This is my second live show (I first saw you at Augsburg College) and I have purchased both of your concerts on DVD. Though all of these past performances had me rolling in constant laughter and tears, the Revolution Tour is by far your best work yet. I'm not sure of what I enjoy most. The way you look at the world, the hilarious stories (the "persimmon diet" nearly made me hyperventilate), the stories of your past and how you were raised and influenced (I too am Asian-American (3rd generation - Japanese) and I can totally relate), or your poignant stories of your struggles to fit in, be accepted, to accept yourself, and achieve
happiness.

I think the reason why I adore you so much is that you leave me feeling OK about me being me. I thank you a million times for that. You definitely have a devoted fan in me for life. Most of all I wish I could give you a big {THANK YOU HUG}.

Oh, one more thing......please convince your manager you must bring this show to DVD. I will personally buy 100 copies for me and my closest friends and co-workers. Everyone needs a dose of CHO to experience Nirvana. Safe travels on your remaining tour stops.

With love and admiration,
Kevin

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Margaret,
Although I'm not sure if you personally will ever read this email, I can only hope that you do receive this great big THANK YOU for being an inspiring person in my life. I saw you at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on March 20th and had a great time. I own both DVDs of "I'm the One that I Want" and "Notorious C.H.O." I also read your book recently and therefore was just so thrilled to see you live. I grew up in the Minneapolis area as an adopted Korean and though our backgrounds are very different, I know that as two Korean-American women feminists we have similar experiences. I love the quote that says: "Inspiring people are like vitamins for the soul." Thank you for being a vitamin! I hope someday I'll be able to meet you or get your autograph. You're the only famous person I'd want to meet!

Thanks again Margaret...

Kimberly

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Margaret,

Just wanted to say, we were at your show in Minneapolis last Thursday and had a blast! We love how you include important messages in your humor and also how you are so proud of your heritage and point of the unjustly doings that society inflicts upon minorities. You were awesome and we peed our pants and have laughed every night
since! My personal favorite (james) is how you imitate your mother. If I could only mimic my own mother with out being in trouble!

If you are ever in Minneapolis look us up we would love to do coffee and go shopping at the Mall of America!
We promise to be your body guards! You rock!

Just us,
James and Darren

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Dearest Margaret,

Your show in Minneapolis was on the night of my 29th birthday and I when my friends asked what I wanted I practically screamed "MARGARET CHO TICKETS"!!!!! And they delivered. I'm a long-standing fan, mostly because you make me laugh harder than anyone, EVER, on EARTH, but also because I feel so much kinship with you, as a 100% Native American (Ojibwe and Winnebago) old fag-hag from way back. We are both members of the Tribe of Fag-Hags of the Forgotten Races. When you talk about the racial and ethnic stereotypes that are shoved into your face every day and how you confront them with such humor and style, I think of all the times I get the whole white-liberal expectation that "my people" are a bunch of teepee-creeping, sage-burning, sweat-lodging mystics. That used to make me angry until I saw the way you handle it, and now it makes me laugh. As does almost everything you say! My VERY favorite bit from the show was your "not knowing when or how to break up is like trying to jump into an already-going game of Double
Dutch...." I laughed so hard my face hurt all the next day.

I am one of hundreds of thousands who see you as a role model, an entertainer who uses your voice and fame as positive power for change, and a super-real human being who fucks shit up in the most beautiful way.

Thank you so much for the best birthday present ever, ever, EVER!!!!!

Rock the party,

Beks in Minneapolis

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Last night you fucking rocked the house. I also live in the neighborhood of Too Much Information. Keep using your power for good not evil. Bruce is fabulous. My girlfriend loved your boots.

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Hi Margaret,

Words can't even begin to describe how I felt about your show last night in Minneapolis. All I can say is, I have finally found my religion, something I truly believe in.

And that new faith is call-----Cho-ism.

Thank you,
Xe-

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