Brad Pitt -- "I'm Kinda Sick of Myself"

Brad PittFor Brad Pitt, satisfaction is getting a burp out of "that thing" known as his baby daughter, Shiloh Nouvel.

That, amongst other things, is what Pitt told the Today Show's Ann Curry Monday morning in an exclusive interview from New Orleans, where Pitt was surveying the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and promoting environmentally-friendly solutions for the rebuilding of the ravaged city. Working in conjunction with the non-profit Global Green, Pitt said that he has invested $100,000 to help the citizens of New Orleans.

Pitt laid bare the impelling force behind his good works, telling Curry, "I got kids now. And it really changes your perspective on the world. And, you know, I've had my day...I'm so tired of thinking about myself. I'm kinda sick of myself."

And though much artistic work may lie ahead, Pitt says he's got a new project that's consuming him: "You can write a book, you can make a movie, you can draw, paint a painting, but having kids is really the most extraordinary thing I've ever taken on. And, man, if I can get a burp out of that, that little thing, I'll feel such a sense of accomplishment."

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1. We love you Brad PItt.

Posted at 11:22AM on Jul 17th 2006 by Helen

2. Brad... we're sick of you, too!

Posted at 11:37AM on Jul 17th 2006 by Fred

3. i congratulate Brad for being a good father, contributing to the society, doing good deeds.

it's true having kids changes everything. you have to think for them one step ahead, for their safety etc. you become 2nd in importance, and the kid is 1st. that's what good parents are. good parents are willing to sacrifice their time for their kids. good parents are not just being 'bore" the kid for 40 weeks.


Posted at 11:41AM on Jul 17th 2006 by jo

4. I've been sick of you for years. You may have become a dad of 3 in a year but your not the only dad. Get over yourself...

Posted at 11:43AM on Jul 17th 2006 by Kat

5. I love when these hollywood people discover what the regular folks know all along: happiness is not a life full material things; it's family and love and having another human being take ahold of your heart and never let it go........seems Bradley was always heading this way with his midwestern upbringing and solid family background..another reason Jennifer and he didn't last. She's Ms Dysfunctional .............enjoy your kids Brad and keep doing good for others.....you have the means and therefore, should give back a thousand fold

Posted at 11:48AM on Jul 17th 2006 by MARY

6. to Kat on post #5

Brad is famous, well known, well liked. that's why whatever he does is on the news.

you are not famous, never done good deed, that's why you are not mentioned...get over it

Posted at 11:49AM on Jul 17th 2006 by aa

7. I think it's great what Brad & Angie are doing for the poor. More movie stars need to get involved. They have so much money, they couldn't possibly spend it in a lifetime. Keep up the good work!

Posted at 11:55AM on Jul 17th 2006 by Margaret

8. If you are so sick of yourself, stop promoting yourself. Every time we hear that you or Angie are sick of publicity, you go public about something. We are not impressed that you have a family, that you just had a baby ( and are already traveling again and not home), that you are promoting a good cause somewhere, while dragging three kids away from home........again.
We aren't forgetting that while married to Jen, you cheated and Angie cheated, as well. No amount of good works can repair that. So stay home, stay out of the spotlight, and stop promoting good works, take care of your children and be home with them, stop making movies and being away from them for long periods at a time, and then we will know that you are finally a nice guy, a family man, and someone to be admired.

Posted at 11:57AM on Jul 17th 2006 by SunnyD

9. I agree Kat, Im really sick of him too..where was all his help all these years that he was making money hand over fist..he sounds just like Angelina in an interview i heard, almost word for word...

Posted at 11:57AM on Jul 17th 2006 by judy

10. If I never hear the name Brad Pitt again, it will be too soon for me. I just can't understand why society get so excited over movie actors.

Posted at 12:01PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Gail

11. It is good Brad is in New Orleans to bring back attention to that area. It seems the media, government, and so many people have forgotten about the problems in New Orleans.

Posted at 12:02PM on Jul 17th 2006 by gina

12. We are all sick of you too! I would think he could afford a little more than $100,000 to give to New Orleans, I don't think that is anything to brag about. How much does he make in one movie? And how much did he get paid for those baby pictures?

Posted at 12:15PM on Jul 17th 2006 by pogo

13. really......there are so many wonderful dad's that make brad pitt look like he's doing it all for angelina---which of course gets old very quickly--let's see how much staying power he has---I hope it's for life for the kid's sake...I hope he is doing it for them and not for her b---- calls.3 kids in such a short time---wow--it would even make jim bob dugger's head spin.

Posted at 12:19PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Mary

14. $100,000 "investment" for the citizens of New Orleans???? $100,000, are you freakin kidding me??? That amount versus the $300,000 donation for a single hospital in Africa or compared to the International charities that get a portion of their earnings or whatever they spent renting a whole hotel or what they spend for their private jets... or... or... or... Guess that tells us where their priorities are: anywhere outside the USA. I couldn't care less about his epiphomy regarding father-hood; I just hope those international people buy lots of movie tickets. It just seems odd to financially benefit to the insane degree these Hollywood stars do from this country and yet, feel no sense of priority in helping repair our problems.

Posted at 12:19PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Audacte

15. So he's not full of himself anymore. What an amazing accomplishment.

No, not really.

Posted at 12:24PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Shiloh

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