Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The 42-year-old Goodwill Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society resurfaced at a Broadway opening on Thursday, looking exceptionally good.
Chris Burke
With twin brothers Joe and John DeMasi, Chris tours the country as part of their three-piece folk band.

Chris is editor-in-chief of the National Down Syndrome Society's magazine, Straight Talk.




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46. You know he gets all the hot retarded chicks.

Posted at 4:35PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Stevo

47. Dave Wasser---It is painfully evident that you have no class, no decency, nor any sense. You are the coward type who I imagine when the shoe is on the other foot, you hike up your dress and run like a little school girl. Do us all a favor and grow up. You are pathetic.

Posted at 4:46PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Christiana

48. Yeah, Dave Wasser, what are you, retarded??????

Posted at 5:04PM on Mar 28th 2008 by I love retards!

49. It is sad that people would make fun him! You shouldn't write if you can be nice!!!! Thats why this world is so f-up! At least he is doing something good in his life. It is so sad how mean people can be.

Posted at 11:18PM on Mar 28th 2008 by sam

50. Wonderful to see him doing so well.

Posted at 8:43AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Red

51. That idiot Dave should be boiled in oil. Why do people say such hateful things. Do you get some kick out of making fun of others? I hate to think you maybe somebody's husband, child, or sibling. If you have any of those you have my condolonces

Posted at 5:43PM on Mar 28th 2008 by EVE C

52. Didn't he have a semi-recurring role on "Touched By An Angel" as a "slightly imperfect" angel?

Posted at 5:42PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Primetime

53. WHAT A READART

Posted at 6:26PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Beavis

54. Retart-noun 1. A derogatory name, used by ignorant people to identify themselves as such in a group. Usage: "The guy who wrote, 'What a retart' on the comments section of a TMZ article today was sooooo ignorant, and mostly ignored by his peers in real life so he has to act in such a way as to get attention where he can."

Posted at 4:10PM on Mar 31st 2008 by B.Bo

55. I'm so happy to see he's doing great!! I use to love that show!! Good work Chris!!

Posted at 6:53PM on Mar 28th 2008 by arcticrose

56. God Bless Chris-he is doing good things, and doesn't brag about it. Such a genuine man.

Posted at 7:18PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Missy

57. I am so impressed with how kind most of the commentors have been regarding Chris Burke. Just shows how much more accepting society is of people with mental challenges. I think Chris Burke helped open many people's eyes as to the talents and gifts of individuals with mental challenges. My brother has Down's Syndrome, and I worked for Special Olympics for many years. The athletes I worked with were so amazing-honest, hard working, positive, and so accepting of others. It's wonderful to see that society is shifting towards being more accepting of these amazing people.

So, thanks, TMZers! I came onto t he comments section, dreading the mean "retard" comments I would find, and, with the exception of a few, they were overwhelmingly accepting and positive. You made my weekend! :)

Posted at 7:23PM on Mar 28th 2008 by californiadreamer

58. Dave has done more with his life than 99.9 % of neurotypicals will ever do with theirs. Why is it that those who deem themselves "intelligent" often feel entitled to diminish the value of those who struggle with developmental differences? Are intelligence and compassion inversely related? Sometimes I think so after reading boards like these. :(

Posted at 7:26PM on Mar 28th 2008 by star

59. Now this guy is one cool human being. He makes Paris, et al look like real losers in the important aspects of life.

Posted at 9:40PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Big Fella

60. Number 32's comment about his head being big so he should be smarter....all I have to say is that is jacked up. He is probably smarter than the average joe actually. And as for the "retart" comment just remember what goes around comes around and you will get yours honey for saying that. As a family member of children with disabilities it's a damn shame people don't educate themselves more before calling others names. He's truly a star!

Posted at 8:48PM on Mar 28th 2008 by trufaery

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