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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16. Hey Mr Fu@& Tom Cruise, are you gay? Team Pitt.....???

Posted at 12:26PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Her

17. to Sunny on post #10

stop cursing, one of these days, it's going to come back at you.

jen/brad's marriage---jen is materialistic, we never see pictures of her helping people. we only see yoga, clothes, tanning , everything about her, herself etc.

their marriage has cracks---the cracks dont form overnight.

7 years produce NO kids----why???? isnt her biological clock running out of time???/ what reason can it be??? movie career which she wants to establish?????

jen said "...she wants kids..." --- yes, she does. it's just a matter of when. she will have kids ONLY after she establishes her movie career.

any evidence which showed she tried to conceive????

Posted at 12:27PM on Jul 17th 2006 by aa

18. i wish they would go to Africa and stay there !!!!!!!

Posted at 12:29PM on Jul 17th 2006 by mo

19. It always amazes me, how these do gooders from tinseltown bemoan and decry the status of the poor, yet LIVE behind iron gates and security! I guess its the 'not in my backyard' syndrome magnified 20 fold! Oh, and Brad, that 'little thing' is going to grow up...wonder where you will be by that time???

Posted at 12:29PM on Jul 17th 2006 by sycntyrd

20. I've been sick of Brad Pitt for a long time and I'm sick of Angelina. So they have plenty of time to go hopping around the world and she is the Ambassador of Good Will- to what? She should have been a better person and not cheated with another woman's husband. The next movie that comes along for Angie will be her next conquest - the new leading man. Get over yourself already. We are not impressed that you are a father - join the millions. Put up or shut up - and not a measly $100,000

Posted at 12:50PM on Jul 17th 2006 by PAT

21. How appropriate, Brad. You've made me sick for years!

I guess you looked in the mirror and got a taste of your own ego for the first time. Want some kaopectate?

Posted at 12:51PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Mike

22. It's about time we hear about somone famous talking about helping people feeling their way of thinking changing or just growing up. Who care how much they give - they're still GIVING. (My family was hurt by Katrina - I live in Plaquemines Parish - we're still feeling the effects. Katrina touched down over where I live.) At least we are hearing good things about Brad instead of watching the "dad" Michael Jackson hang his kid over a ledge. All his money goes to lawyers and settlements. At least Brad's kids get to experience what a good father is.

Posted at 12:53PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Molly

23. If you are getting tired of yourself Brad STOP! throwing yourself in front of the cameras. You are as Bad as Angelina.

Posted at 12:55PM on Jul 17th 2006 by vicki walker

24. I wholeheartedly agree with the last 1/2 dz. posts. If they were REALLY into helping they would donate millions, it isnt as though they would miss it! Yeah, since he's so into it, why didnt he start doing it sooner??? God knows there are thousands of organizations doing good works, many without glare of the spotlight. I would love to hear him explain, when the time comes , to "his kids" how he deserted and globally humiliated his wife, and skanked around with someone else. Explaining good moral values, etc. Commitment to causes, people, institutions..... MR. PITT DO YOUR WORK WITH HUMILITY, IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR A PRESIDENT, MR. JIMMY CARTER, IT DAMN GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU!! And, I am sick to death of you, and all yours! shut up.

Posted at 12:56PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Sharon

25. This ain't Brad Pitt. . . not the one we fell in love with. This ain't Tyler Durden. . Say it ain't so ma' say it ain't so. Instead of Katie being the one under some spell I thinks it's Brad that is under the spell of that black witch Jolie.

Posted at 12:59PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Tyler

26. i think brad is calling attention to an area that needs it . his personal life is his own, you can't help who you fall in love with, would jen have wanted him to stay with her when he was in love with someone else? and anyone who says he should give more money should put their money where there mouth is. he and angelina are humanitarians who give of themselves personaly and finacially and people should stop judging so harshly.

Posted at 1:01PM on Jul 17th 2006 by vicki

27. I agree...........we are all sick of you Brad! Enough . GO live your life! Isn't there bigger and better things in the world going on? Who really cares that Dirty Brad Pitt has a sreaming brat with that Whore Jolie? Or Wacko Tom Cruise is jumping on couches and telling people to worship Alian's or Britteny gave up a great career to live like a trailor park tramp with dirty kids and a looser husband? We all have better things to do. Life is to short..........HUGS to all

Posted at 1:01PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Jesse

28. At least it's positive attention. I love this couple. It's about time we see images of people smiling at and playing with their kids. Not holding them over ledges or driving with them in their lap. I admire what Brad said. It shows what your really made of when you give of yourself for someone else - anyone else. Jolie-Pitt kids are so lucky. They have parents who can take care of them - and especially -- LOVE them.

Posted at 1:03PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Molly

29. I keep seeing these negative things posted about Brad Pitt signed by Kat. I'm Kat, and I feel nothing negative about Brad Pitt. I hope there is another Kat out there that likes being nasty, because I love Brad and Angelina and their kids. Sure don't wouldn't want to catch anyone using my name. KAT

Posted at 1:05PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Kat

30. My thoughts too, I'm so sick of you to Brad!!!!!

Posted at 1:11PM on Jul 17th 2006 by tori

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