PopMatters.com – by PopMatters Staff
A cultural and political comedian, fashion designer and actress, Margaret Cho discusses a range of her talents and interests in this installment of PopMatters’ 20 Questions (just imagine her tenderly braiding a tall, furry animal’s hair while talking with us, here, very telling – you’ll see). A supporter of gay rights and recipient of numerous humanitarian awards, Cho’s “Beautiful” tour, launched in Australia, hits the States March 6th.
1. The latest book or movie that made you cry?
La Vie en Rose. I love Edith Piaf and Marion Cotillard in the role is genius. Piaf lived a brief and tragic life. The film is just gorgeous and so sad. There are lots and lots of crying opportunities in that film. I am also amazed at the way Cotillard really is able to transform herself from the young Edith to the old Edith. It’s truly a beautiful film.