You have become an icon and certainly proved that in a world where its expected of one to stick to the "status quo" that you can have success as both a 'one of a kind' entrepreneur and artist. Looking at your life up to this point, you have to be proud?

.I am very proud and happy that I can still do comedy. I love that I get to have so much variety in what I do from music, stand-up, acting, and so on. To have a great range and longevity is very fulfilling.

You have no problem distinguishing yourself from your counterparts within the entertainment industry. How would you say living in the "Cho World" is as opposed to the world of the many other comedians?

I am very independent in what I do, and I always have been. In terms of the way that I write material, the way I perform, and the way I tour, all of it has given me a kind of autonomy that is very important to me. That is how I am able to survive and also why I enjoy what I do.

You have been married for roughly seven years now. How would you describe your marriage? Does your husband mind the fact that you are openly bisexual?

He is great and is always there for me. My politics and my life are always going to be queer and about queer activism. He is the perfect partner for me; we feel very happy in our marriage, and we feel very solid.

You have spoken openly about battling bullying growing up, and even contemplations of suicide. How would you describe that time in your life?

It was very difficult and I think that is why I have so much affection and understanding for LGBT teens and teens who are being bullied. I want to do anything I can to help and I think it is really important for the older queers to get involved in this. We need to be able to work in a cross-generational way and work to take care of other LGBT teens as a family.

After the recent string of suicides, and the monumental media blitz that was made out of the death of New Jersey native Tyler Clementi (whose family my family knew of personally) what message would you like to relay to our readers in terms of both your own experience and in terms of working towards change?

I think the most important thing is to never let anyone have the power where they can make you feel so bad about yourself that you want to end your life. It is perfect that many entertainers are making videos for ItGetsBetter.org because the older you get the easier life becomes, especially for those who grow up struggling.

Everyone at Out In Jersey has been talking about "Cho Dependent" for quite some time. It's an extremely humorous, and quirky, release. How is it touring for the album as opposed to promoting pure stand-up albums such as "Notorious C.H.O." or "Beautiful?"

It's different although the show is basically stand-up comedy. It's still to me very much what I do as a comic, but with a little more variety. There will be all new material, as well as several songs mixed in. I am excited about it.

You've been in and out of the Garden State frequently recently. Despite the awkward, to say the least, media fixtures of the 'Real Housewives' and 'Jersey Shore' cast, what do you enjoy when coming to Jersey? How is our audience as opposed to the rest of the country?

I am a big "Jersey Shore" and "Jerseylicious" fan, so it is fun to be in a part of the country where their 'culture' is so alive. The audience is very rowdy, alive, and dressed up, and I feel like every show in Jersey is a true event, which is exciting for me.

What's next for Margaret? Are there any interesting projects that you are currently in the process of working on or that you plan on participating in?

I already started work on a new album. as well as material for my next tour. I will go back to work on my Lifetime program, "Drop Dead Diva," after my tour ends in January 2011. I've been very busy.

Lastly, Garden State Equality has been working with legislators to develop the toughest anti-bullying legislation. What are your thoughts on the laws that pertain to discrimination and personally what do you feel needs to be done for society, adults and children alike, to comprehend the bigger picture?

We really need to make sure that our kids are safe and that there is language that is specifically discussing LGBT teens. I feel people are trying to say we need to deal with all forms of bullying, and while that is true, it is also true that LGBT teens are almost ten times more likely to commit suicide than other teens. We need to deal with it on an administrative level; teachers and instructors have to be aware and take the matter seriously. It is an extremely important issue.