Margaret Cho Best of 2010 Interview
Posted by lesliedj on December 14, 2010

Margaret Cho has got to be the hardest working woman in showbiz. She appeared on this season’s “Dancing With The Stars” while on the road with her stand-up/concert tour Cho Dependent. She recently received a Grammy nomination for our pick of Best of 2010 albums “Cho Dependent” and by the looks of things there’s no stopping Ms. Cho.

Sinister Girlz: Congratulations on an amazing album, “Cho Dependent” has been selected as one of SinisterGirlz.com’s Best of 2010. Also congratulations on your recent Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album” now that you’ve conquered the music world do you plan to continue incorporating music and singing to your act?

Margaret Cho: Thank you so much!! Yes I’m starting work on my next album. I just went into the studio with Ben Lee to do the first track by bitch and my mom and dad so I’m really excited about it!!

Sinister Girlz: Would there be a follow-up album?

Margaret Cho: Yes it’s going to be a comedy/music album again and I’m writing it now.

Sinister Girlz: You were amazing on your “Cho Dependent” Tour I saw you in New York, the crowd was showing you love, overall what has been the crowd’s reaction on the road?

Margaret Cho: Thank you! I loved this tour and people are really into it. I worked so hard on the material and the songs so it’s very gratifying.

Sinister Girlz: Everyone always talks or asks about musical influences who are some of yours and how have you incorporated if in any way into your own music?

Margaret Cho: Mine are mostly women like Cyndi Lauper, Chrissie Hynde, Debbie Harry, Liz Phair. I also love bob Dylan, Morrissey and all the people I worked with on my album like Patty Griffin, Fiona Apple, Jon Brion, Tegan and Sara and Ani Difranco. They are my heroes.

Sinister Girlz: What are your plans and goals for 2011?

Margaret Cho: I’m going to go back to work on drop dead diva season 3! Finishing the album, touring Australia, New Zealand and the UK and writing a book. Whew!