From the start of his career, Henry Cho was determined to be more than just an Asian comic. "I wanted to be a comic—period," he asserts. To that end, he crafted routines that resonated as well at the dinner table as they did at comedy clubs. In his journey to perfect his act, Cho had the fortune of learning from some notable and riotously funny mentors, including Steve Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, and Gary Shandling. They all gave him a similar piece of advice: "You've got the best comedy hook outside of Rodney Dangerfield. So don't get too far away from it." Cho would often start with Asian jokes to address the obvious, then smoothly transition to broader topics. He might sprinkle in another cultural joke midway, often closing with a personal story about visiting Korea with his father—an engaging and true tale. Cho's entry into comedy happened almost by chance. On a Monday night in 1986, he impulsively signed up for an "open mic" competition being taped for a Showtime special in Knoxville. Reflecting on the experience, he recalls telling his friends, "I'm gonna go up, try not to embarrass myself, and then we're out of here." Instead, he captivated the audience, earning a standing ovation. This unexpected success led to an invitation from the owner of the Funny Bone Comedy Clubs to host the show for the rest of the week. By that Friday, Cho realized he had found his calling and decided to drop out of college. Within months, he was booked for his first nationwide tour—a challenging six-week venture that marked the beginning of his comedy career. "I've been doing it ever since," he says. Cho describes his stand-up as a direct reflection of his life experiences. When he was single, his comedy focused on dating and the single life. After getting married, he only kept stories that wouldn’t be disrespectful to his wife, developing new routines to reflect his evolving life. A comic blessing came from the fact that his wife's family hails from Arab, Alabama, leading to fresh comedic material. Now, with three kids, Cho has even more stories to draw from. For many years, friends and fans encouraged Cho to record a comedy album, but he was hesitant. "I want people to see my show," he explained, "not just listen to it." However, he eventually realized that his Comedy Central routine was perfect for both a CD and a DVD, finally agreeing to release them. Both projects are titled "Henry Cho: What's That Clickin' Noise?" a title that, as he assures, has its own amusing backstory.