I’m not sure if any of you remember that ABC show from the 90’s called, “All-American Girl,” that starred Margaret Cho. I was just a kid then, but it was a big deal to me. I mean, an Asian-American face on TV that wasn’t jumping around doing Kung-fu. And then… I saw the show, and basically didn’t want to watch it anymore.

I applauded the effort that was made to create a comedic sitcom about an Asian-American family, but there were so many stereotypes. Then again, the fact that it actually aired… I guess, that was an accomplishment. I remember that the Asian-American community really attacked Margaret Cho, as if it was completely her fault that there were/are stereotypes about Asians on Network TV. What people don’t realize is that she was only a part of the show. There are writers, directors, gaffers, grips, producers, line producers, casting directors, table readers, Network heads, studio heads… I could go on forever.

I read this Oprah article about how Margaret’s father spoke to her, and I think she’s basically awesome for not caring what anyone thinks, even her family members. It takes a lot of time and guts to get to a place in your life when you’re cool with what you see in the mirror. Ya know?