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You could hear the laughter all the way to backstage said Roger Knight to himself.

That's the kind of response he been looking for all his comics life.

"Look said Sam Sharp his agent we take every opportunity that comes to us right".

"Right said Roger Knight".

Sure occasion opening for a local celebrity now and then wasn't the fame and fortune he was hoping for.

Going over his jokes one more time Roger hope this new material would skyrocket his career finally.

"Ladies and Gentlemen I would now like to introduce you to the our own town comic Roger Knight said commentator".

Walking from the backstage to front of the stage Roger Knight goes to the mic phone.

"Good evening everyone said Roger Knight".

" I know everyone is in the Christmas Spirit and waiting for Santa Claus report list says Roger Knight".

"All except me said Roger Knight".

"I've been on Santa Claus naughty list so long that I don't believe their is another list says Roger Knight".

Laughter goes around the room easily on that joke.

Seemingly he had a runner Roger Knight continue.

"I mean Santa Claus list is like your wife to do list; every time you think you finished it keep being added on to".

Every man in the building said Amen to that brother.

"I mean really can I ask a question said Roger Knight?"

"Go ahead says the crowd".

"How many people believe that Santa Claus is really a bachelor said Roger Knight?"

The crowd goes silent for a minute.

"Come-on says Roger Knight".

"Do you really believe that any woman would put up with man making toys for kids that not theirs?"

And crowd burst out with laughter.

"I mean he's not making any income from those toys and money is going out not in said Roger Knight".

"I've two ex-wife and couple of old girlfriends that would have met me at front door with my bags already packed for that "

The crowd is beating the table and laughter is all over the building.

Finally says Roger Knight to himself I got a line of jokes that really working for me.

"Okay folks I don't want to give you the impression that I don't love Santa Claus said Roger Knight ".

"I'm just saying that someone needs to give Santa Claus a background check; just saying ".

The crowd gives him a standing obeisance as Roger Knight exit the stage.

Now backstage with his agent Sam Sharp who's motions him to sit while he finishes his conversation.

Hanging up the phone Sam address Roger.

"Where have you been hiding that material asked his agent?"

Not wanting to say it came to him in the middle of the night Roger Knight responds this way.

"I was just waiting for the right time to use the material".

"I say the right time that was the Apollo Theater they want you to be their host for the show for next 3 years said the agent ".

Jesus have finally answered his prayers and to think it would come up on his birthday celebration said Roger Knight.

"So what do I tell them asked his agent?"

"Tell them yes I would be honored to be their host for the next 3 years said Roger Knight".

Thanking Jesus Christ first and then his agent Roger Knight trip back home was on cloud nine.

Deciding to stop by the gas station to fill up and buy some snacks.

Roger Knight goes into the station to pay for gas and the whatnot in his hand.

Noticing some kids with hoodies glancing around and looking nervous Roger Knight wanted to get his stuff paid for.

Seeing the cashier not aware of what about to happen Roger Knight wonder if he should just leave without paying.

His life has just changed for the good and here are two teenagers about to destroy their lives over 200.00 hundred dollars.

It's all up to me to stop this from happening said Roger Knight to himself.

Going towards the two teenagers Roger Knight strikes up a conversation with them.

Shock by this old man coming over to them the two teenagers are very blunt to him.

"You need to pay for your stuff and leave old man said the teenagers".

"You know that what my ex-wife told me only she wanted the house bills paid for before I left said Roger Knight".

"That's funny said one teenager".

"Hey we didn't come here to be entertained by him said other teenager".

"You're right because you didn't buy a ticket said Roger Knight".

Laughing without making a comment the first teenager cover his mouth so not to get any louder.

"Look old man I don't know what your problem is but pay for your stuff and leave before you can't leave said other teenager".

"Well I've two problems said Roger Knight".

"And what's that said both teenagers?"

"My name is Roger Knight and you keep calling me old man".

"And the second one is watching two kids about to destroy their lives by becoming a bugler said Roger Knight".

"So what said one teenager".

"Why does our lives concerns you asked the other teenager?"

"Because it's about to be Christmas and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ birthday coming up said Roger Knight ".

"For some reason he has brought us together and it's my job to stop you from making a mistake".

" Hey Roger Knight said one teenager; you don't know our story".

"You're funny and everything but we need money to live said both teenagers".

And that's when it hits him; Roger Knight remember when he was a teenager.

About the same age as these two when he was going to rob the bank until he met his math teacher in the corridor.

Mr. Andrew knew of his situation at home and told him to use his God given talent instead of becoming a criminal.

Mr. Andrew got him started on the road of comedy and night club.

Thanks to Mr. Andrew he finished highschool and his comedy routine grew.

"I do know your story because I once was your story said Roger Knight ".

That statement alone is what made those teenagers not rob the gas station.

Telling the young men to meet him tomorrow morning and he would introduce them to his agent.

Sam Sharp always knows some company or friends who need some part-time workers.

Thanking him and taking the 100.00 dollars Roger Knight offered them the teenagers leaves the store.

Going back to the counter to pay for his stuff.

The cashier finally noticed the two teenagers and address them.

"You better not be leaving with anything you haven't paid for or I'll call the cops".

"You got to be kidding me said Roger Knight out loud".

"Is there something wrong Sir; I going to ring up your merchandise".

"It's just these kids in this neighborhood are theives or gang bangers said the cashier".

And with people like you working at cash register I see how they become theives.

Instead he says to the cashier; I would like to pay for a full up and these items.