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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61. Glad to see he is looking good and working for a good cause.

Posted at 9:25PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Lisa-Centereach

62. Wow, How can anyone put down an inspiratiion. GROW UP. These are GREAT people,nice to see e is doing well. Loved him years before I even thought about kids, ow I have ne with Down's , ho lucky can I get??

Posted at 11:56AM on Mar 29th 2008 by momof downsbaby

63. I agree that it's sad that someone would make fun of a person with DS. This man cannot control his disorder. He was born this way!!! There, but for the grace of God, go I.

Posted at 12:02AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Have mercy

64. He is looking good! It's nice to see an update on him.

Posted at 12:04AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Smacky

65. he looks like a retart

Posted at 12:50AM on Mar 29th 2008 by derrrrr derrr egeefg derr

66. HE AINT EVEN A RETARD! HE FOUND HISSELF A WAY TO MAKE A QUICK BUCK BY PLAYING ONE JUST BECAUSE HE LOOKS LIKE ONE AND THATS WHY HE CAN REMEMBER HIS LINES, BECAUSE HE AINT REALLY A TARD. i READ IT ON MY BUDDIES BLOG AND THATS LEGIT, HES A GOOD ACTER ANYWAY, BUT JUST LOOKS RETARDED.

Posted at 12:58AM on Mar 29th 2008 by TEXAS JERRY

67. Odd isn't it ?

If only they could isolate the gene that those with DOWNS SYNDROME have that 'retards' the aging process, so that one could stay young looking but without the part that 'retards' the rest of them..................

Posted at 1:20AM on Apr 1st 2008 by L'

68. He is wonderful.

All of you haters out there, wise up. Grow up. If you have ever in your life known anyone with Down's Syndrome, you would not be saying awful things. They are the most loving, wonderful, sweet people you could ever know.

You should be ashamed.

*********** You rock, Chris!!!!!!!!!! ******************


Posted at 1:37AM on Mar 29th 2008 by j_meni

69. He needs to get to a dentist STAT! His gums are in horrible shape and periodontal disease can kill him, especially since a major component of Downs, is heart problem. Bad teeth and gums contribute greatly to heart disease, and death, and he needs to get that cleared up right away.

I'm not hating on the guy, just horrified that his gums are that bad, when he likely has heart problems, and knowing that the combination can kill him. This is more of a shout out to anyone who has puffy gums like that, to get to a dentist and get it cleared up.

Otherwise, he looks great. He is a great example to all human beings on how to live and fulfilling and sucessful life. Many more able minded folks can get a lot further in life, if they worked beyond their perceived limitations, as Chris has done.

Posted at 2:57AM on Mar 29th 2008 by gazoo

70. I used to watch that show and really loved it. He did a great job. Anyone who would make fun of any person with a disability will stand before God one day and account for it. It won't be so funny then, will it? You should be ashamed of yourselves. Good for you, Chris - and I think you look terrific! God bless you, Honey.

Posted at 4:32AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Sheri

71. how sweet.

Posted at 4:38AM on Mar 29th 2008 by aww

72. Hey Dave-
Seems like your dad wasted a wad on you. The world would be a better place if you were flushed in the rubber. But...anyway.....Go Corky!!!!!

I bet Corky can spell retard. Dave, you should bow to him for his superior intellect. Maybe he can tutor you? Naw....looks like he's got tons of better things to do!!!

Posted at 9:38AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Daveshould die

73. Hey Dave--seems like yet another wasted wad. You should have been flushed in the rubber.
I bet Corky can spell retard. Maybe he can tutor you? Naw....looks like he has better things to do. You should bow to his superior intellect.

Go Corky!!!

And for the dork who posted the nasty message about gum disease, it goes hand in hand with Down Syndrome.

Posted at 9:38AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Daveshoulddie

74. DAMN LOOKS LIKE A RETART!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:18PM on Mar 29th 2008 by Beavis

75. Hello Chris! It is good to see you on the TMZ pages looking well and happy. Loved you as Corky. Keep the faith!

Posted at 5:19PM on Mar 29th 2008 by pjblogger

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