Interesting Interview with Comedian Henry Cho

[kboy75]

http://goldsea.com/Personalities2/Chohenry/chohenry.html

It's 6 pages, but I have a lot of respect for this guy.

[Faithless]

I guess they got to ask, like everyone else:
GS: Any relationship to Margaret Cho?
HC: I'm not related to Margaret Cho. I've heard that early in her career she would tell people she was my sister. Smart on her part I guess. She used to open for me some, but we haven't done a show together in a few years. I don't get asked that question as often as some people think. Probably because if you know our material it's easy to see that we're not related. Besides we don't look like siblings very much either. I've always liked Margaret as a person. There was a time I really liked her standup, but to be honest I haven't seen her perform in years. She's probably the exact opposite of me. I try to stay under the radar as much as possible and she's into the "Hollywood" scene. All this is fine and dandy, it's just not for me. I do press to promote shows and movies because it's business, but other than that I don't go out to be seen.

[Faithless]

Yo go, Henry!
GS: Has being Asian added an extra dimension to the problems faced by all men?
HC: Being Asian hasn't made it any harder or easier dealing with the opposite sex. My wife at times will say I'm stubborn, selfish, insensitive, vague, deaf at times, blah, blah, blah...but she's never said I was boring! I can immediately tell an Asian man who hasn't lived in the States for very long. Their posture gives it away. Everyone's always said I walk like a cowboy...not sure if that's good or bad, but it definitely isn't an Asian quality.

GS: Any insights for Asian Americans? For Asian American men?
HC: The only insight I have for Asian Americans is to be American but don't forget that your Asian. For the younger generation and especially their parents, as Americans it's essential to remember that it is okay if your child isn't a doctor or scientist. The sky's the limit and children are only limited by their upbringing.

[SunWuKong]

goldsea is so dumb. it's like they always have to figure out or ask the race of the spouses of their interviewees. they interviewed this woman that worked with Oliver Stone and they even asked if Oliver Stone has an Asian wife.

[tommyhtown]

I never saw him perform. However from the interview, I think he is the total opposite of Dat Phan whose materials are all about Asian stereotypes, who is also NOT funny.

[Faithless]

goldsea is so dumb. it's like they always have to figure out or ask the race of the spouses of their interviewees. they interviewed this woman that worked with Oliver Stone and they even asked if Oliver Stone has an Asian wife.

Shiii, I thought everyone wanted to know that. My bad. :mad:

[kboy75]

goldsea is so dumb. it's like they always have to figure out or ask the race of the spouses of their interviewees. they interviewed this woman that worked with Oliver Stone and they even asked if Oliver Stone has an Asian wife.
i still thought the interveiw was good. and it was one question out of many, not like it was a sole focus. and it's a legit question.

in light all of the stereotypical comedy put out by many asian comics, this is refreshing.

[dragonlord]

I never saw him perform. However from the interview, I think he is the total opposite of Dat Phan whose materials are all about Asian stereotypes, who is also NOT funny.

I used to be very enthusiastic and supportive of him, because of the pure fact that he's not only a struggling Asian brother that slept in his car prior to his success, but, because he's from my homeland as well. But, seriously that "Dat Phan! Dat Phan! I Kew you! Why you no take out trash?" Bullshit is wearing thin! Boy needs to add a little more substance to his repertoire.

I've seen Henry Cho perform before and I can tell you that he's hilarious! He does take jabs at his parents, but, I've never heard him mock us in the patronizing way that Margaret Cho and Dat Phan does.

Here's an example of Henry's jokes (at least one that I can remember):

"Took my dad to a restaurant and you know how parents just tend to unpurposely embarrass you in public? Well, the waitress comes and takes our order and my dad goes "...and, I'll also have the 'Quickie'." "That's 'Quiche', dad!" :biggrin:

See, that's the kind of self-deprecating jab that doesn't set us back a few centuries! I'm looking your way Dat!