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"It was hard for me to do the show (All-American Girl) because a lot of people didnt even understand the concept of Asian-American. I was on a morning show and the host said, "Awright, Margaret, were changing over to an ABC affiliate! So why dont you tell our viewers in your native language that were making that transition?" So I looked at the camera and said, "Um, theyre changing over to an ABC affiliate."
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Margaret Moran Cho is an American stand-up comedian, actress and musician. In her stand-up routines she critiques social and political problems, especially about race and sexuality. She starred in the ABC sitcom All-American Girl (1994–95).

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