When my daughter was highchair age, she frequently had escape-peas.

Welcome, Claire. No, I don't think his comment has anything to do with disabilities. Look what I found in an on-line bio for him: Celebrity sponsor of the Great American Meatout, March 20, 2001.

Was arrested for trespassing during an animal rights demonstration in Virginia, targeting the name deleted 's fast food chain. He and four other PETA protesters refused to leave after urging patrons to boycott the restaurant. Cromwell was released on his own recognizance after about five hours. [3 July 2001]