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I'm very much a stand-up comedian in my heart. That's really what I do. Now I'm trying to incorporate all of the different elements of my work as a performer, and use it as a stand-up comedian.

Margaret Cho

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Margaret Cho
Age: 55
Born: 1968
Born: December 5
Comedian
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San Francisco County
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