Don't give up on the child. Give the child an education. Give them daily love. Chris Burke More Quotes by Chris Burke More Quotes From Chris Burke 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 normal different way Its not our disabilities, its our abilities that count. Chris Burke disability ability 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. Chris Burke role-models trying people 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. Chris Burke voice sight rain 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. Chris Burke play people television I could make a difference. Chris Burke making-a-difference differences I want to be a professional. Chris Burke want I'm just like James Stewart, because I never studied to be an actor. Chris Burke actors I don't like to be different; I would like to be the same. Chris Burke different I just want to be like other people that are normal. Chris Burke normal want people I don't really have Down's syndrome; I just have a slight case of it. Chris Burke syndromes cases I have a motto on my bedroom wall: 'Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the goal.' Giving up is not my style. I just want to do something that's worthwhile. Chris Burke wall giving-up eye 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. Chris Burke support parent art Being a son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law is all I care about. Chris Burke uncles brother son 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 learn. That's what the show was trying to teach. Chris Burke chance parent life people 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 a chance. Chris Burke down feel chance way Corky is the one who never gives up. I never gave up. He faces obstacles, and he couldn't always reach his goals. But he tries to reach his dreams. Chris Burke goals dreams never obstacles 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 true person things know It's real great to be known on TV. I had the opportunity to do something that I always wanted to do, and now I have done it. Chris Burke great done real opportunity I want to be a professional. I want to be like my TV father, Bill Smitrovich. He's an easy, calm actor. I don't want to freak out. Chris Burke professional calm easy father
