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Chris Burke, born on August 26, 1965, is a British actor who gained widespread recognition for his role as Dave Lister in the television series 'The Young Ones'. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including 'Doctor Who', 'The Bill', and 'The IT Crowd'.

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“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.”

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“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.”

Voice Born Taught Singing My Friends Rain Sight Genes Singing In The Rain

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“Its not our disabilities, its our abilities that count.”

Ability Disability

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“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.”

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“Don't give up on the child. Give the child an education. Give them daily love.”

Giving Children Giving Up Don't Give Up

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“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.”

Trying Art Parent Support Fans Television Proud Clubs Performing Visuals Visual Art

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“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.”

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“I don't really have Down's syndrome; I just have a slight case of it.”

Cases Syndromes

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“I just want to be like other people that are normal.”

People Want Normal

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“I don't like to be different; I would like to be the same.”

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“I'm just like James Stewart, because I never studied to be an actor.”

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“I want to be a professional.”

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“I could make a difference.”

Differences Making A Difference

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

Care Law Son Brother I Care Uncles In-laws Brother In Law

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“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.”

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About the Author

Born: August 26, 1965
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 15

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