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cept for my cocktail dress, I received expert makeup assi tance from Terry and Susanna. Their suggestions were most helpful in eliminating any shadow of beard, feminizing the eyebrows and otherwise preparing for stage presentation. I was amazed at the improvement in my feminine appearance,

It was soon time to go on with the show and I was very excited as I made my appearance through the beautiful stage curtain. The audience seemed to accept me and I was happy. Susanna has beautifully described (in an earlier issue of TVia) the acts of the four very professional impersonators: Angie, Terry, Toni and Susanna herself, so I will not re- peat the details. I do want to say, however, that each of them is truly perfect in their acts, very feminine and real- istic. I I mean it most sincerely when say that it was a great honor and a never to be forgotten thrill to be a small part of their great show.

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Again we did not get into bed till late as after the show and after the public had left, Angie, Toni, Terry and Susanna practiced new numbers. was fun to watch. Even I had an opportunity to amateurishly I must say, perform. Morning came all too soon and by 8AM I was on a bus for New York as my travel commitments required me to be there by noon, Marie prepared me a breakfast and Edith drove me to the bus, I hated to leave particularly since a trip to New York can be made so infrequently.

I left the Resort with my highest anticipations real- ized, my apprehensions proven false and my heart and mind filled with joy and contentment. I sincerely hope that my experience at the Chevalier d'Eon will encourage many more TVs to go there. Susanna and Marie are providing us the facilities, the opportunity we've all dreamed about. should show our appreciation by making maximum use of this marvelous Resort,

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(For Information about the Resort and the 1961 Season, write Susanna Valenti 875 West End Ave #8E New York 25, H.Y. )