“I try every day to challenge myself further, and I believe in doing this I slay the monster (within) bit by bit. That's why being political is an essential part of my life. In the end, its all I have.”

— Margaret Cho

From Her Books, I Have Chosen To Stay And Fight, ACTIVISM

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American stand-up comedian 1968

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“I try every day to challenge myself further, and I believe in doing this I slay the monster (within) bit by bit. That's why being political is an essential part of my life. In the end, its all I have.”

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