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“I had been taking various lessons. I've also had a lot of incredible singers give me a ton of great advice. From Cyndi Lauper, who kind of taught me the basics, and I've also worked with Bird. She's a tremendous coach and she often coaches the contestants on 'American Idol.' I've had a great amount of support.”

Quote by Margaret Cho

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Margaret Cho is an American comedian, singer, writer, and television producer. Known for her unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on social issues, she was born on December 5, 1968. Cho, of Korean-American descent, often addresses topics such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in her work. more

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