Story of my life

Story is told by James on way home in train

James Smith was born in 1940 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. 1945 - He met Candace Orange '55 - He invited her on a first date '57 - buy dog 1959-62 He study in Washington and began playing football, wins Rose bowl, drafted by Bears '63 - met Candace, became the NFL champion. Takes her to Elvis concert. '68 - draft to Vietnam 1971-72 Battlefield was calm, platoon have to return to base and fly home, he flew flag, platoon sang, then Vietnam soldier shot him, he was taken to a hospital, met Candace and started with basketball, play on court, play in bed and throw in the trash. He hits every shot, Lakers wanted him. Everyone laughed, but he won. Met horse, he didn't want to eat, owners worried, he fed him. (Secretariat) 1973-74 He married Candace, son was born, retired from NBA 1975-76 took part in Apollo 18, Daughter was born, Met the chess player Ed, who took him to a contest in LA, met director of new film, Star Wars, he casted him 1978-79 He pushed a man at bar, was challenged to battle. When Larry Holmes wanted to punch him, James avoided and he slammed the wall, felt pain, James punched him. People come, wanted him run for president, told them to give chance to Reagan, cause he can be good president '86 - Went to jail, investigation led by Reagan revealed innocence. Played baseball with friends, Jesus appeared, told that family needs him, he arrived, home burned, pulled them out '89 - Met golfer, James invited him for a drink. Golfer ordered Ice Tea and lemonade. (Arnold Palmer)

Story added by jakubduda on October 23, 2021