Let’s pretend for a moment that you and I are going out. We may not know each other, much less ever come to the very rare and exhilarating consequence of being attracted to one another, but let’s just say that is what is happening to us right now. I like you, and you like me. […]
THE SENSUOUS WOMAN – A SHOW REVIEW BY LELLA On Wednesday, April 19, 2006, comedian- activist-turned- belly dancer Margaret Cho kicked off the debut show of her new live monthly variety show, “The Sensuous Woman,” at El Cid Restaurant in Hollywood, California. Co-produced by Iris Berry and Miss Ava, the Sensuous Woman is heavy on […]
At the historic and glorious El Cid, I am starting up an exciting and different kind of show. The Sensuous Woman takes its name from a notorious bit of vinyl someone had at some point, which was a recording of a very articulate woman during a vigorous lovemaking session. I just remember she said “Shit!! […]
I had a great show at Her Majesty’s in the West End, even though I was hella nervous beforehand, because Dawn French was coming, and if that wasn’t enough, she was bringing the “Little Britain” guys, David Walliams and Matt Lucas. They are my absolute favorite comics working right now, and just about the funniest […]
Some time ago, I left my business partner, and it was a tough decision, one that I had grappled with for a very long time. We had been together over the span of about 17 years, with some time in between, where I had stopped working for or rather with her (Freudian slip?!) and then […]
Last night in the West End, I saw a wonderful play called “Smaller,” starring the incredible Dawn French and Alison Moyet. When I was a struggling, fat, awkward young comic, afraid of everything and everyone, French and Saunders gave me hope for my future. Their world was bursting with possibility, and the most exciting thought […]
Margaret has been on the road and away from her computer. She will be performing with Lady Bunny on Thursday April 13th at the Club at Firestone in Orlando. This is a benefit for Hope and Help Center of Central Florida: Tickets Here Hope and Help’s mission: To save lives by eliminating the spread of […]
“Echols creating his master key from the low quality lock: An Introduction to Damien’s artwork” – By Anje Vela and Lady Monster On May 12th, 2006 Damien Echols’ artwork will be premiered at San Francisco’s 111 Minna Gallery. Dubbing the show “Skeleton Keyâ€, Damien Echols has taken part in helping with the production of his […]
