Hey, it's Christine from Storyworthy.

Did your parents ever teach you to do anything wrong?

My pops and I are in this right aid, and he tells me to hold on to something,

and then he never tells me to let go, and I walk out with it.

This happens a few more times in my childhood. He says,

hold on to it and he tells me not to let go. He's always like, oh, it was an accident. It was an

accident. Sorry about that. And I instantly realized this is stealing. So then what did you do?

It is like something was living inside of me waiting to come out. And I am stealing everything.

Just anything I can get my hands on.

I steal and I steal and I steal because I say, like,

these corporations don't need it, right?

I mean, they have enough and I'm a college kid, so I need it.

Today on Storyworthy, actor and master storyteller Christopher Ravos

talks about his life as a kleptomaniac.

Stay close.

Hey, it's Christopher Rivas and you're listening to Storyworthy.

Music Welcome to Storyworthy. I'm in this Christine Blackburn, and I'm coming to you from Los Angeles, California. I'm so glad you guys tuned in today, whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a new listener,

welcome to Storyworthy.

I hope you guys enjoyed this story last week with comedian Matt Knutzen and his story,

Brush with the Law.

Now, see, you missed that one, Christopher, but Matt Knutzen had a brush with the law that was

somewhat innocent, you know? I mean, it happened. He was pulled over, but you go back and listen to it. Will you do that? I will do that. You should, because Matt Knutzen is a damn funny guy, and he has a brand new album out called Yes, and. So look for that, you guys. But today you have tuned in for a really interesting episode because I am here with

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