Testimonials

IT was a road trip fuelled on laughs.

Comedian Anne Howe, 41, of Thornlands, five male comedians and one Tarago went to Canberra in July as Queensland's representatives in the Green Faces comedy competition.

On September 3, Anne will return as our State winner in the grand final.

"I was hypnotised two hours before the show. The audience paid $25 and I said I wanted to give them a bloody good $25 laugh. I caned it. I wonder how many gigs it (the hypnosis) lasts for," Anne said.

"It was the best trip - six of us playing kids again. We'd stop every now and then to let the 20-year-old play on the swings. We arrived home at 3.30am with bed sores," Anne said.

Anne took up comedy about 18 months ago, first with the open mic gigs with the Sit Down Comedy Club and now as a solo paid performer.

"I think the accent (cockney) is a winner. It definitely works for me. It makes me stand out and, of course, the fact that there is nothing I wouldn't say," she said.

Drawing on her experiences as a beauty therapist, Anne dons her pearls before casting her jokes like corn before swine.

"I like to look lady-like in keeping with my age and weight. If I'm asked I'll say I'm a size 10 but more comfortable in a size 18. It is more the shock factor when the litany of filth comes from a demure lady," she said.

Proud that a female has won the competition, Anne said it was all part of a change where more girls were getting out and making people laugh.

Her routine involves the beauty therapist from hell, the bag search at Woolworths ("Fancy them suggesting that I'm the thief when the only thief is the store. That's why I pull out the vibrator in my bag and get the girl to hold it while she does the inspection," she said.), the visit to the gynecologist and the differences and similarities about living in Australia and England.

"It's material from daily life and observation. Of course I embellish it. I might joke about the beauty therapist Brazilian, but I've never done one in my life," she said.

Anne does have a goal, however, and that is to reduce the swearing in her routine, something she adjusts now to her audience.

"It's good for my girls. I show them daily how not to behave. I tell them they can swear in their boots but then they'll sound like their mother. They're quite lady-like, my girls," she said.

Aged 11 and 14, no one is more proud than Anne's daughters, whose teachers from Ormiston College attended when Anne competed at a recent Raw Comedy contest (fourth place).

"I'd cut my throat if I couldn't laugh every day ? the sort of laugh where your guts are hurting and your makeup is around your chin. The long and the short of it is that you just take the piss. That's what we do ? just have a giggle at life," she said.

Thank you for providing the Hypnosis Meditation classes; they were such an amazing experience.

My friend invited me along to the class as I was going through a lot in my life as a result of making some major changes which had created a lot of stress. I was depressed, tired from lack of sleep and extremely anxious.

The first thing I achieved from the class was some relaxation and some good quality sleep. I was very grateful to obtain some relief from the stress and then as I began to feel calmer I was able to cope better with the things going on in my life.

As the sessions progressed and I focused on positive outcomes I started feeling happier and healthier and developed a sense optimism I have not had for some time.

The course helped me to re focus on my goals and put things into action that will lead to a better future.

I would thoroughly recommend your classes to anyone and can’t wait for the next group of sessions.

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Hi Maree,

Just writing to tell you I got a new job! Thankyou so much for all the help you gave me, I couldn’t have done it if I had never come to your classes!
I’m starting in two weeks! :-), Regards.....Tanya C. 2008

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Hi Maree,

"After 12 months of seeking medical help for a health issue, there was nothing they could find that would be causing my symptoms so I decided to have hypnosis with Maree. After a few hours I was feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and almost all of my symptoms had disappeared. I would recommend Maree to anyone who wants to try a different approach to achieving maximum health"... Anna, 1st July 2008

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Hi Maree,

Thank you. After a bit of a dip things have been getting much brighter and I feel clear in the decision I have made.

Again Thank You for your support and assistance through a very tough time...It has made the difference between just surviving and coming out the other side calm, clear and able to move forward again positively. Kindest Regards...Tanya K...1st May 2007

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I wanted to tell you how great it was to meet you both and do the weekend course.

I woke up Monday morning and felt energized and more focused and positive about my future.

Taking that time out to re-assess my dreams and getting rid of the negative energy has made me feel

Please keep in contact and I am interested in pursuing the next level…..Cassidy

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“An amazing experience, 29 years of what I perceived as growing up was actually achieved in just 2 days…..Toni M

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“This course has taken me over an obstacle and given me the time to re-evaluate my goals…” Jenny R.

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“Thanks Susie, there have been fundamental changes in my approach and happiness since you “worked” with me last week. I really appreciate what you have done for me, I’ve been so much more relaxed and happy about pretty much everything that goes on which is great. Sue and I took the afternoon off and have spent an exorbitant amount of money on fab clothes this afternoon shopping in Chatswood, we both look excellent, it’s been a while since I really cared for myself this way. Take care, keep in touch“...Darren Oct 2007

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