How Tim Sharp created a ‘double shot of happiness’ with Laser Beak Man | Australian Story

When Tim Sharp was three, his mother Judy was told he had severe autism and should be put in an institution. Judy refused to write him off, believing he had a place in the world.
Judy nurtured Tim’s gift for drawing and quirky eye for detail. At age 11, he created “Laser Beak Man”, an alter ego superhero character, whose adventures Tim turned into vibrant works of art.
25 years later, Laser Beak Man has taken Tim all over the world with international art exhibitions and a puppet stage show at the Sydney Opera House.
Australian Story first met Tim Sharp when he was a schoolboy. Now, 16 years later, the next chapter in the epic tale of a mother who moved mountains for a son who had a gift that only she could see.
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[@beaubeaukitty5301]

Having that moment of recognition and people beaming with pride for him is quite significant and God could not have blessed him with a more perfect Mother! She is an amazing force of nature

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

HOW THE HELL AM I SO LUCKY TO HAVE COME ACROSS THIS VIDEO !!??? I'm almost '70 , and I have a new Superhero ,!! What a privilege to have gotten to know about these people !!

[@fiharry3441]

Let's make our own DIY Laser Beak Man costume and zoom around the neighbourhood together. :)

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@fiharry3441 IM GOING to buy the "T" shirt with Laser Beak Man on it ! your Idea is great !!

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

I think you might be Laser Beak Man's newest number-one fan! 👍 Thanks for watching - Aust Story

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@ABCNewsIndepth The art style reminds me of Yellow Submaine and Oblio and Arrow !

[@Emma97343]

What a lovely story & family Good luck to you all

[@laylabutel4216]

Hi Judy you brought tears to my eyes. I am sooo proud of you. Your anmazing women. I have luv for you just never giving up. I can empathize with you every step of your journey. As i too have been on the same journey with my 42 year old Autistic son. He hugs me every day. Thats my reward for all the years of challenges and hard work. Hopefully one day i might get to meet you and your son or sons. On the tough days just know where with you. ❤❤❤

[@Richiedei50]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. You are so right about what a kind word can do. Stay safe and lots of love from Northern Italy. 😘😘😘

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks Maureen! Glad we could bring you Tim and Judy's story - Aust Story

[@isnoo1]

LOVED this!! On you Tim Sharp - praying that your life is built to such a stage you can manage to live a FULL and exciting life!

[@vinnypal783]

I loved this episode. Wow, what an amazing mother and what a wonderful story...Great Art work has a way of moving me,and Tim's Art certainly does that. It's one of the most inspiring things I've watched in a long while. Thank you.

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks for watching. They are an inspiring family 👍 - Aust Story

[@rickicoughlan8299]

This was genius!

[@gomermartinez9874]

What a wonderful story. God bless 🙏 them

[@CavemanForChrist]

What a great mum. Good on ya mum! Love you guys heaps.

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Judy is a legend 👍 Thanks for watching - Aust Story

[@Bargarz]

Thank you, that episode was outstanding and inspiring.

[@emmabeales6691]

What a wonderful, heartwarming story. Made my heart smile. Love.

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks for watching, Emma. We loved telling it 👍 - Aust Story

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@ABCNewsIndepth I forgot where to buy "T" shirts !!??

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

TOMAS try here! www.laserbeakman.com

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@ABCNewsIndepth THANKS , Ive got one coming !! Yeh !!

[@malecbellopajaro3738]

I am so proud of you, spectrum brother! It has also been a big dream for me to create my very own superhero/comic character! Consider yourself a blessed man, Tim!

[@melissadoherty4370]

HI there! This was an amazing /happy and sad story in what she went through and yet very inspiring. I was wondering is there a way I can set up a Go Fund Me page to raise funds to help Tims mum to pay off the loan she put against her mortgage to take Tim to America.? Or has this already been done? What a champ of a mum she is, wouldn't it be great if we could take a load off her and help her out. Please ABC can you let me know your thoughts and how we can achieve this. Kind Regards. Melissa Doherty.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

This is as much fun for me , as when I saw the animation of "YELLOW SUBMARINE" by the Beatles , ! and also " OBLEO and ARROW " The pointless forest , " "LASER BEAK MAN" Is THE BEST !!!!

[@johnwallace490]

I see you've gotten The Point.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@johnwallace490 Everthing in the pointless forest has a point !!

[@yaoheng0058]

I went there with my class mates before

[@yaoheng0058]

It was an excursion