Chris Burke
Chris Burke
Christopher Joseph "Chris" Burkeis an American actor and folk singer who has Down syndrome. He has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thacher on the television series Life Goes On...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth26 August 1965
CityPoint Lockout, NY
CountryUnited States of America
fun hopefully
It's been nice, it really has, but we've got a long way to go. It's been a fun ride, and hopefully I can keep it going.
advised dave slide whenever
Dave advised me to slide feet-first whenever possible.
hits pitches situations
They made more pitches in big situations and got more hits in big situations.
beat call felt good pleased relay umpire
They must have made two good relay throws, ... I felt like I just beat it, and I'm pleased the umpire got the call right.
deal felt good last month realize season short six span weeks
I try not to make too big a deal out of it. It's kind of a short span of at-bats. I realize postseason at-bats are all magnified, but at the same time, I felt pretty good the last month or six weeks of the season also.
awkward definitely fun good time
It was definitely awkward being out there at shortstop. It was fun (and) exciting. I had a good time with it.
coming formula games good league pitchers pitching production starting throughout watch
All you've got to do is watch around the league to see what really good starting pitching is. You watch other games and pitchers are coming out in the fourth, or the third, or the fifth. We've had such good starting pitching and production throughout our lineup. That's a really good formula for wins.
brother uncles son
Being a son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law is all I care about.
play people 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.
giving-up children dont-give-up
Don't give up on the child. Give the child an education. Give them daily love.
art support parent
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.
wall giving-up eye
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.
syndromes cases
I don't really have Down's syndrome; I just have a slight case of it.
people normal want
I just want to be like other people that are normal.