they were cut, to the shape of my face, on my head. After putting on a wig, I will comb it up, add a dash of lustre spray and maybe, pin on a "fall" for an extra note of sophistication. This has to be very securely pinned to avoid movement during my fast action.

Most of the accessories and even the materials have to be bought overseas owing to our isolation and form of selective import control. (I live in New Zealand).

Whilst I am careful to avoid "smut" in any form, I do aim with accessories and costume, to achieve a good "sex appeal” which has been impressed on me by very competent producers. This appeals to the men and intrigues the women. You see, I am not introduced or billed as an impersonator so that the audience does not know until afterwards, unless they have seen me perform elsewhere. The master of ceremonies or band leader will announce "Gabrielle" and there I am under the spotlights and go right into my routine. By the way, I am partly French and speak French passably!

3. Make Up: To me, this is the most exacting part of the whole business and takes me about 11⁄2 hours to apply, apart from carefully shaving all hair which might show. Basically, it is a stage make up, but applied so carefully that it will bear close inspection as a disguise and one then varies the accent on lips and eyes to suit the hall or night club size. Make up requires expert instruction for successful stage work and I was very fortunate with my theatre connections.

I study women's faces in the street, anywhere, and the effects of different forms of make up. The Mod trend of "no-make-up" make up leaves me cold and is quite unsuitable for my work, as brilliant spot- lights, which are harsh and cruel as well, demand brilliant colors, carefully and accurately applied, lips, eyes and highlights—white on cheek bones, down the nose and on the point of the chin. Sometimes a large black beauty spot on cheekbone, side of chin or on a breast and Mary Quant sparklers on the lips. I use "Covermark” make up to cover blemishes on the legs and powder face, neck, bosom, etc., with a light French powder which is pushed into the base with the patting. My make up will last 8-10 hours. Sometimes I add strings of pearls or brightly colored plumes in the hair.

4. Script and Music: Script is provided when one is invited to act in a play, sketch or musical so that is the producer's worry. I am always on the hunt for suitable songs and ideas for the cabaret work and would welcome and indeed, deeply appreciate any from your readers. An item

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