Asian-American comedian and tattoo enthusiast, Margaret Cho, shares her insights on body art, body image, and why tattoos make her feel sexier at Needled.com and on imeem at http://www.imeem.com/needledtattoo. Cho is a self-professed fan of Needled and credits the site’s blog editor, Marisa DiMattia, with leading her to Nathan Kostechko, the tattoo design artist providing inspiration for the logo and artwork behind the new VH-1 reality series, The Cho Show.

“Margaret Cho is an example of how the fine art of tattoo enhances body image and can become an empowering experience,” said DiMattia, a veteran tattoo aficionado, bloggist, and tattoo rights activist. “We’re thrilled Margaret is a fan of our online community.” “Needled is known for creating documentary-style content that provides a rare perspective on tattoo culture.” she said.

Cho, who started her tattoo collection at 35, says she talks a lot about tattoos on The Cho Show and how they’re a big part of her life. As a teenager struggling with bulimia and anorexia, Cho says she grew up with body image issues that tattoos helped her overcome. “People need to know what a real 35-year-old woman’s body looks like!” exclaimed Cho. “I didn’t feel glamorous as a kid. I don’t want other kids to experience that.”

Margaret Cho Talks Tattoos