Margaret Cho returns to Oz with her new stand-up show, Mother, next month. We chatted about her celebrity friends and what she plans to do whilst Down Under.
Cho, who found worldwide fame opening for Jerry Seinfeld (whom she remains in contact with), still enjoys the frantic and crazy life on the road and enjoys making overseas ventures to Australia. "I love visiting Australia as it gives me the chance to catch up with my old comedian buddies such as Wil (Anderson) and Hannah (Gadsby) who are just so dear to my heart," she says.
But is it just old friends that bring her back time and time again to our sunny shores? "I'm actually a huge fan of your fruits and veggies, as there's a lot of stuff I simply can't get over here [in Los Angeles], and it's such a treat to try lots of new things. Plus I'll always be looking for Korean food, which is particularly my favourite when I'm travelling."
When asked about what she misses most about home while on the road, her answer is somewhat surprising for a performer with such a risqué and colourful introduction. "I love nothing more than doing 'normal' things like gardening! It sounds like something so normal but it's a great feeling to get home after being on the road and get back to your real life."
A close friend of the star is pornstar bombshell Tera Patrick, who asked Cho to write the opening introduction to her autobiography Sinner Takes All, in which she makes the surprising comparison that porn stars and comedians have a lot in common.
"Tera and I met and I was really impressed with her overall attitude. Here's this highly successful woman that's created her own franchise and of an Asian background, which are two things you'd struggle to find in the adult entertainment industry. I felt that our professions were both similar in that we go out night after night trying to give people a good show and for them to leave with a smile on their face."
Margaret Cho Tour Dates
Apr 16-21 — Capitol Theatre (Melbourne)Mon Apr 22 — The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Wed Apr 24 — Astor Theatre (Perth)
Fri Apr 26 — Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
