While hanging out with the station’s real DJs, Les 1______________ himself their posture and hand movements on the control panel. When he stayed around the studio he 2_________ up whatever knowledge he could. One afternoon when the DJ named Rock was sick and none of the regular DJs were3_________, Les got his chance. Because of his preparation, Les was ready. He had 4_______ the audience and heard applause from his general manager. From that fateful beginning, Les was 5_________ to become an 6______ in broadcasting, politics, public speaking and television.