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   On the evening
of November 25th, a prestigious honour was bestowed upon a very
special Australian. Olivia Newton-John thought she was attending
an event to help raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer
Centre Appeal. In fact, she was being set up for a major surprise.
Slip back stage and mingle with the stars This magical episode of This is your Life featured a host of international celebrities. On this site you'll find special tributes from John Travolta, Cher, George H W Bush, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, to name but a few. You'll also discover some exclusive cameo appearances not shown on the show – including messages from Cliff Richard and Andy Williams. Scroll right and then click on images to view video.   Photos:
The behind-the-scenes production team in action.  Photos:
The This is your Life experience unfolds.  Photos:
Behind-the-scenes compere, Denis Walter, catches up with a beaming Olivia after the show.  Olivia
rehearses I honestly love you and Let me be there
before the show.
 David
Mitchell
This is your Life's Executive Producer fulfills a 10 year ambition.  Campbell
McComas
The evening’s MC describes the enigma that is Olivia – as she meets her fans before the show.  Dinner
is served
Mal Peters; Andrew Demetriou (CEO AFL & Public Appeal Chairman ONJCC Appeal); Rona Newton-John (Olivia's sister); Dennis Walter, Presenter; and the choir.  The Big
Surprise!
Mike Munro makes his entrance with the famous book.  John
Travolta
Fond memories of the 'Grease' auditions – and those black pants.  Brian
Cadd
How Olivia broke new ground for Australian music in the States.  Cher
sends her love.
 Eddie
McGuire
Covers your donation options.  Billy
Thorpe
A tribute from a long standing friend and fellow ex-pat.  Darryl
Cotton
Memories of being on the road overseas with a fellow Melbournian.  Andy
Williams
Supports the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.  Pat
Carroll
On the challenges of keeping This is your Life secret from her old friend.  Toby
Newton-John
A very proud brother speaks of Olivia's modesty.  Olivia
On the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.  George
H W Bush
On the Presidents' Cup, Olivia's naughty jokes - and friendship.  Cliff
Richard
Invites contributions to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.  David
Campbell
Confesses his schoolboy crush on Olivia.  Olivia
backstage
Why she overcame her reluctance to be the centre of attention for the sake of a worthy cause.  Phil
Burton (Human Nature)
Describes the thrill of recording with an Australian music icon.  Kylie
Minogue
A fan from an early age offers her services as a stand-in!  Britney
Spears adds her congratulations.
 Mike
Munro
Adds his own support for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.  Patti
Newton
Patti gets physical!  Olivia
performs Let me be there during the show.
 Olivia
discusses the 'big surprise' with Denis Walter.
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