Having Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways, that is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life. — Chris Burke Copy Share Image
I was like Gene Kelly, it was called singing in the rain. No seriously, I wasn't really born with a singing voice, but my… — Chris Burke Copy Share
Back in the early '40s, they used to call Down syndrome infants and babies 'mongoloids.' It's very hard for parents. — Chris Burke Copy Share
Down syndrome kids can learn. Like Corky. That's the way I feel about it... For those kids who have Down syndrome, to give them… — Chris Burke Copy Share
I have a motto on my bedroom wall: 'Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the goal.' Giving up is… — Chris Burke Copy Share
Back in those days, a parent looked at the disability and didn't see the ability. 'Life Goes On' showed that people with a disability… — Chris Burke Copy Share
I want to do theater and I am looking forward to doing more Television and Movies. I also want to direct some plays in… — Chris Burke Copy Share
Corky is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things. He is a true inspiration, but he doesn't know that he's an inspiration. — Chris Burke Copy Share
I don't complain, say, 'I can't do this, I can't do that.' You don't do that with a big professional director. If you do… — Chris Burke Copy Share
