Margaret Cho's "Domains" Q&A in the New York Times magazine is an entertaining romp, at least for fans of the comedian. Which is surprising: In a different light, these moments could look depressing.

Disappointing celeb encounter: Sharon Stone. She was very hot and very beautiful and such a big actress at the time. I asked her if I could take a picture with her, and she gave me a look with daggers. It was really crushing.

Worst onstage moment: I did a show in Louisiana, and they tried to boo me off stage. But I have this bad thing: if an audience doesn't like me, I won't leave the stage. I give them more and more. It lasted for an hour.

Favorite household object: This Buddhist shrine that closes to look like an eggplant. Many people have tried to steal it at parties. I have taken it out of a drag queen's purse. I kicked her out, and she said, "You're not Madonna!"

But Cho doesn't dwell; the actress comes off as grounded and happy as she's ever been in the public eye, where she's amply documented struggles with body image, racism and political alienation.

Those themes have always been salted with humor in Cho's stand-up shows and (well-written) book. It's just a nice to surprise to see that she's been able to do the same in the all-too-often self-serious and tepid Domains column.

[New York Times]

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