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which first gave me the idea of using my TVism on stage after all, I was already well versed in dress, make up and acting, so, Hey Presto, I became an actress.

My speciality is solo cabaret floor show acts, generally with a French flavor, although I have now acted as a female in straight parts in plays, sketches and even pantomine. One of my early appearances was the only TV with a troupe dancing the "Can-Can," which had the finale. specially modified for my sake—I couldn't do the "Splits." All the same, it was strenuous and a test of my fitness. The girls were intrigued and thought it rather good to have a TV with them. I was worked extra hard at rehearsals though! I wore a bright emerald green costume with full skirt trimmed with white lace, black mittens and stockings, black velvet throat ribbon, moderately high heels and brightly colored plumes in the hair. Looking back now, I realize it was a rather poor sort of wig but at the time, I thought it was rather good.

For some time, I did odd acts and plays, then came the time described in TRANSVESTIA No. 56 when I was asked to do an item at the Annual Fancy Dress Ball of the Repertory Society. I really put all I had into it and did the whole thing in French. This really started me off and during the rest of that year I had 18 engagements which led to 47 engage- ments during the "season" last year.

To perform a fast moving act on one's own as a woman, and to carry it off with a feeling of success, is exhilerating and satisfying. To me, it has become a good healthy safety valve. It thrills me to be able to change, to command the limelight and to give pleasure. I have now performed in various parts of New Zealand, sometimes traveling with a company presenting a full program and this has necessitated up to three complete changes for me in the one evening.

I notice that the men are entertained and enjoy my acts but the wo- men are curious and intrigued and they are the ones who come back- stage or to the dressing rooms. They are kind enough to compliment me on the shape of my long legs and they peer very hard at my bust the cleavage and even prod my breasts to see if they are really "me"! They are, as the result of wearing high waist corsets and well fitting bras. I have the bras properly fitted and altered to give the best support and line. My bust is developed to impress as an elegant though small one.

There are various aspects of this cabaret work which may be of interest to you, they are:

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