I try to keep my day job as separate from my fourfour job as possible, which is hard considering the disproportionate about of time I spend thinking about I Love Money and all sorts of televised cleavage. Still, what happened last week was too exciting for me not to share here. And you already know what it is because you read the headline above.
The interview was much longer than this, and more of it is going to be rolled out in segments this week. I'll update this post with links, since the part above is the most VH1-centric part of our chat (it's set-up for her reality show, see), and not my favorite one (the best is the one that I think is going up Thursday, in which she tells me a story about how Sharon Stone was a total cunt when she met her during the height of Basic Instinct insanity). But since this is the first, and since I'm so excited, I thought it prudent to post ASAP.
I'm posting this not just because I'm proud of it and I don't expect people to follow what goes on in VH1 territory, but to convey how meaningful it was for me to talk with Margaret. I was 15 when her HBO comedy special first aired (the one in which she wore the black catsuit) and its effect on me went beyond fleeting laughter. As I told her when the interview was over: "Before I knew (like really knew) I was gay, I knew I loved Margaret Cho, and I don't think that's a coincidence." The road to self-acceptance seemed unending for so many of my formative years, and it was truly a thrill to meet someone who helped me on my way.
Update: The funniest of the videos, in which Margaret talks about her meeting with Sharon Stone has been posted:
And the final segment is here.
Two of my favorite people being amazing together.
Posted by: Steven | August 21, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Margaret Cho is the fucking bomb. And I'm a straight white woman!
Posted by: Driver B | August 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM
US only....damn you VH1 :)
Posted by: Jelena Vukosav | August 21, 2008 at 01:33 PM
VH1 needs to throw you in front of the camera for reunion shows, you could be a color commentator.
And who doesn't love Heather?
Posted by: rustyspigot | August 21, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Rich, I really wanna buy your "smile with your eyes" shirt from neighborhoodies, but I'm color challenged- what do you suggest?
Alex
Posted by: | August 21, 2008 at 07:58 PM
video only for U.S residents. what about the rest of us? don't leave us out of the fun.
Posted by: Black Metal Mansion | August 21, 2008 at 08:47 PM
"They never give you the chance."
"They do the cocaines, and the d and the s and l...
lsd mom.
how do you know?"
You did great Rich, love her, thanks for sharing.
Julia
Posted by: Julia | August 21, 2008 at 11:00 PM
UGH! US only! :( But congrats Rich. I'm sure it was both a great experience and a good interview! :)
Posted by: studpup | August 21, 2008 at 11:41 PM
I would do the sample color but I have no idea
Posted by: alex | August 21, 2008 at 11:52 PM
please put this on youtube! canadians love you too.
Posted by: Bryanna | August 22, 2008 at 12:31 AM
So if I don't live in the US I can watch the AD but not the actual video? Fuck you too VH1
Posted by: mouse | August 22, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Just one more outside of the US voice in the chorus!
Posted by: AZ | August 22, 2008 at 07:29 AM
this upsets me a lot, because only american internet users can see it!
=(
it will not play for my canadian browser
Posted by: Heather | August 22, 2008 at 12:21 PM
what's going on here, I just get a flippin' ad playing? Stupid.
Posted by: Am | August 22, 2008 at 04:12 PM
If someone were to upload this to YouTube or something so that international people could watch it, I would love said person.
Posted by: | August 22, 2008 at 06:16 PM
and i too would love said person ;)
Posted by: studpup | August 22, 2008 at 07:52 PM
love love love MCho and it's awesome to see you doing cool things like this rich.
Posted by: LoveMyselfFirst | August 22, 2008 at 08:54 PM
OMG. Someone get M.Cho on Pot Psychology! MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Then I can die, and bury me in my "Team Rudy" shirt.
Posted by: heyhey | August 22, 2008 at 09:43 PM
What a bummer I can't see it! Plays the Mastercard ad just fine though pfft.
Posted by: obscene_pickle | August 24, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Rich you give good interview. And "what IS the point of straight guys if you can't suck their dick." Lovely, funny interview.
Posted by: Philip | August 24, 2008 at 10:02 AM
As a lot of people have commented, the video is available only in the US.
If someone would be kind enough to compose a text version of the interview for the rest of the world, we would be truly thrilled.
Posted by: Niko | August 24, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Stop Swearing, Rich!
Posted by: Scott | August 26, 2008 at 02:57 PM
I effing hate streaming videos, I always end up with the whole thing being all choppy and whatnot... you know what I love though? Singing "Proud Mary" in my hair brush before work. But you know what I love more than that? Margaret Cho.
Posted by: Tre-Fillet | August 26, 2008 at 05:21 PM
Congrats on the interview, great questions and you have a natural presence, where is your show already?
Posted by: Rocka | August 26, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Any other versions?
The video doesn't work in Canada :-(
Posted by: rbt | August 27, 2008 at 07:51 PM