Brake lights not working

Morning, I meant the third brake light. What wire is, the hot. I cannot afford the part and labor and it is my only vehicle. I was going to run two hots from it straight to the brake.

See the third light works bulbs are new. I had it looked at they said it was the switch in the steering column they said like $300.00 for the part and $500.00 for the labor. My turn signals did not work but he had got them un-stuck for now they work, but my brakes light still do not, I have checked all fuses they are good. I know the third light works need the car tonight at 5:00 for work so I was going the hillbilly route and wire it off the light until I can get the parts.