Chris Burke

“I'd like to be the role model to teach other people who have Down's syndrome to be actors and actresses and to be themselves and not try to be a big shot.”

“Being a son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law is all I care about.”

“Corky is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things. He is a true inspiration, but he doesn't know that he's an inspiration.”

“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 friends Joe and John taught me how to sing.”

“Back in the early '40s, they used to call Down syndrome infants and babies 'mongoloids.' It's very hard for parents.”

“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 can be included. Just give them a chance and let them le...”

“To have my fan club. I am very proud of doing everything. I try to support my parents, friends and fans. I am also proud of my performing in the visual arts, and motion television.”

“I want to do theater and I am looking forward to doing more Television and Movies. I also want to direct some plays in theater workshops for people with disabilities.”