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Walker, Texas Ranger.When Chuck Norris wants popcorn, he breathes on Nebraska.Google won’t search for Chuck Norris because it knows you don’t find Chuck Norris, he finds you...

You Can Run but You Can't Hide: An Exclusive Interview with Chuck Norris

by Ann Dain (Scribe)

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April 07, 2008


Walker, Texas Ranger.

When Chuck Norris wants popcorn, he breathes on Nebraska.

Google won’t search for Chuck Norris because it knows you don’t find Chuck Norris, he finds you.  Your search – Chuck Norris – did not match any documents.  Suggestions: 

  • Run, before he finds you
  • Try a different person

Chuck Norris.

This man is nearly bigger than life.  He has been synonymous with Martial Arts and a tough guy persona for nearly five decades yet he is as popular now as ever.   My children, ages 27 and 28, may not know the names of the four Beatles but they were excited about my opportunity to interview Chuck Norris. 

As I researched this icon prior to meeting with him at the weigh-in of his World Combat League 2007-2008 kick-off in Denver, I found over 30 Google page references for him.  Many were spoofs on the legend that he has become (e.g.:    Chuck Norris sneezes electricity or The only reason the color pink still exists is because Chuck Norris is color blind), but others spoke of the character and background of this remarkable man.

Chuck Norris was born March 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma.  He developed an interest in martial arts following his 1958 enlistment in the Air Force and being stationed in Korea where he served in the military police.  In 1961 he returned to the U.S. with a black belt in karate and a brown belt in judo.  His legacy, to date, not only includes his well known television career as Walker, Texas Ranger, but a chain of karate schools and multiple entertainment, spiritual and literary credits. 

He has published three books:   The Secret Power Within, Against All Odds and his most recent book, a novel, A Threat to Justice, was launched in June of 2007.
In spite of the legendary tough-guy image, Chuck Norris is a man with a quick smile, a warm demeanor and highly approachable.  When Dan Magnie of Colorado Fight Events and I interviewed him on the eve of the League kick-off (no pun intended!), I asked him to prioritize the many pulls on his time.  They were as follows:

  • God
  • Marriage
  • Children
  • The Kick Start Foundation
  • World Combat League

Chuck’s wife Gena, who we also spoke with at length, is a beauty—both inside and out.  She has been seen on their Total Fitness Gym commercials and is lovelier even in person.  She tells me that she and Chuck have been together since they were introduced by a mutual friend about 11 years ago at Mr. Sushi in California.  They cobbled together their 5 children, now have a pair of 6 year old twins and boast having 10 grandchildren between them.  They both conceded that chasing after the twins is a major component of their workout routines!

In a one-on-one interview with Chuck, without Gena present, he told me that Gena and her faith help to ground his life.  It was clear with how often he turned to her regarding the logistics of the weekend events, that they have a harmonious partnership – both personally and professionally. 

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  1. David Williams about 1 year ago

    Chuck Norris's tears cure cancer...Too bad he never cries
    When Chuck Norris does a push up, he doesn't push himself up, he pushes the world down.

    I could do these Chuck Norris quotes all day. But great job giving us a recap of what Chuck is doing nowadays. Despite his tough-guy image that has developed a considerable cult following, he seems like a compassionate man who has solid foundations and morals. Chuck seems like he's doing a lot for competitive fighting...I thought he was just an actor.

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  2. Dave Finocchio about 1 year ago

    I'm surprised that a big time brand advertiser hasn't made Chuck Norris their spokesperson.

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  3. Timothy Croley about 1 year ago

    Chuck Norris doesn't read books...he stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

    I tried that once, but I'm no Chuck Norris. That being said, I did enjoy the read.

    Chuck Norris was actually the topic of a childhood arguement. A friend told me that Chuch Norris was just an actor and new nothing of martial arts, my arguement that he indeed was a martial arts expert was confirmed by our Tae Kwon Do instructor. I then proceeded to roundhouse kick my friend for disrespecting Chuck Norris' martial arts expertise; however, as I previously mentioned, I'm no Chuck Norris, so the kick barely got three feet of the ground, simply breezing by his stomach (about a foot away actually). Nevertheless, he dropped his case against Chuck Norris.

    Here are 10 of my favorites before I go:

    Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

    There is no chin behind Chuck Norris' beard. There is only another fist.

    The chief export of Chuck Norris is pain.

    If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris, you may be only seconds away from death.

    When Chuck Norris was denied a Bacon McMuffin at McDonalds because it was 10:35, he roundhouse kicked the store so hard it became a KFC.

    Chuck Norris' roundhouse kick is so powerful, it can be seen from outer space by the naked eye.

    Chuck Norris has never blinked in his entire life. Never.

    Chuck Norris once shot an enemy plane down with his finger, by yelling, "Bang!"

    Chuck Norris owns the greatest poker face of all-time. It helped him win the 1983 world series of poker despite him holding just a joker, a 2 of clubs, a 7 of spades, a green number 4 from Uno, and a monopoly 'get out of jail free' card.

    and finally...

    Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas.

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  4. Dorothy Willis about 1 year ago

    My family loves Chuck Norris and he certainly is a man who deserves to be admired, especially for his work with youth. Walker Texas Ranger also had a theme of helping youth escape gangs, abuse, and drugs; I guess his life imitates his art.

    Your article was great to read and you did justice to the man and his life.

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  5. Ben Allaire about 1 year ago

    Great article!

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  6. Scott Fender about 1 year ago

    Thank You Chuck Norris

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  7. Jon Grilz about 1 year ago

    Do I even need to say how jealous I am of you that you were actually in his presence and lived to share this awesome article with the rest of us? Let alone provide a perfect forum for Chuck Norris jokes!

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  8. Tim Parent about 1 year ago

    Chuck Norris counted to infinity .... twice!

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  9. rob caldwell about 1 year ago

    In a fight between Batman and Darth Vader, who would win? Chuck Norris.

    Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.

    When Chuck Norris sends in his taxes, he sends blank forms and includes only a picture of himself, crouched and ready to attack. Chuck Norris has not had to pay taxes, ever.

    Chuck Norris once ate three 72 oz. steaks in one hour. He spent the first 45 minutes having sex with his waitress.

    The opening scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is loosely based on games of dodgeball Chuck Norris played in second grade.

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  10. jade amora about 1 year ago

    chuck norris can sneeze with his eyes open
    chuck norris can slam a revolving door
    if, in some parallel universe, chuck norris could fight himself, he'd win. period
    cloning is outlawed because then a chuck norris roundhouse kick could meet another chuck norris roundhouse kick. scientists theorize that this would end the world

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  11. Elizabeth Mitchell about 1 year ago

    I love Chuck Norris because he help people who need help all over the world. He brings people together even thought when they don't wan to come together. Also he doesn't care what your religion is or what kind of race you are, he's alway there to lift u when you fall down and give you wings to fly.Chuck Norris inspired me in ever way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank u Chuck Norris I am you biggest fan!!. You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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