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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361. Um... this is the land of the free right? He should be able to keep all his money without middle class citizens telling him what he should and shouldn't do with his money. You argue about celebrities (ie. movie stars, book writers, etc...) giving money but why not shoot for the political celebrities. I mean we all know Curious George is doing a fantastic job down there - you know, whats he done... wait i think i got it... Ohhh yeah... he decided to shorten his vacation this year at his ranch. Thats what hes done. Why not badger them. Sure Pitt hasn't given as close as Oprah amd U2 members but hey be a little optimistic - look at the glass half full.

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Sean

362. He contributed $100,000? Wow. That's the relative equivalent of me contributing $50, though I contributed $500. What an extraordinary man. PFFFFTTTT!!!

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by AM

363. I think Brad and Angelina have a beautiful family and I am glad that they are helping someone else other than themselves. I wish others like Jennifer would contribute to helping others more- especially impoverished children who are true victems. Keep up the good work, God will bless you.

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Thelma

364. I think your private life is your own. I'm not sick of you. you are very nice to look at.

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by marilyn

365. I wish Brangelina had stayed in Africa forever. She is like a black widow spider and he is an a----.

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Vera Velasquez

366. that's the least he could do,after he had a baby with an slut like angelina,and jet sets all over!look at celebs,they're so freaking worried about everywhere else besides the good old U.S.A.!!!!THEY STINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by alisha

367. So much is of so much importance to Brad Pitt. Everything except changing his baby daughter's status from illegitimate to legitimate. Sorry, Brad, that's the primary good work to be done. No matter how you slice it, that baby that you profess to adore is a b*****d until such time as you marry her mother. No difference between you and that idiot Tom Cruise!

Posted at 3:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Helen Howard

368.

Iam sick and tired of Brad, Angelina and others such as
Tom Cruise. They are not God, they are just mediocre
performers. We have bigger concerns in this nation than
these overrated and overpay so called stars. RIP

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Eric

369. I think that it is good that Brad Pitt finally realized that there is more to life than just money. He is a good actor and hopefully he'll be a great father. Any man can help make a baby..It takes a true man to be a dad. I wish the best of luck to the family.

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Marcy

370. WAA WAA ...What a wussy ....You got all kinds of $$$$ to pay someone else to raise your kid while you go out and save the world ..Try raising your kid by your self !!

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Les

371. To many people here are being way to judgemental. After all he is a movie star and many people are interested in what stars are doing. People want to hear about him. It is not him that keeps him in the news it is the media.
He can't help it that he lives in a fishbowl who , by the way you all are answering this post you who clicked onto it you should stop complaining and appreciate what he is doing for New Orleans.
If you were so sick of him why did you click on to read?
After all he is not throwing phones or beating people up so why get mean. he is not jumping on couches or controling people.

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Dee

372. hi ur so hot i love u.

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2006 by aspien byrne

373. To all of the above who feel it is necessary to judge others on their financial responsibilities, parent obligations, and so on. Who are all of you to pass judgement? I bet every last one of you who have something negative to say, live life with a frown, constipated and miserable about something everyday of your pitiful lifes...........get over yourselves! Are we not all human that breathe the same air? "There ain't no sure way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them." -Mark Twain.

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Valerie

374. Poor Brad, trying so hard to forget how he got those children, CHEATING!

Posted at 3:08PM on Jul 17th 2006 by deb fab

375. If I never heard his name or anyone in his new families names again it would be great. Brad is so full of shit his eyes should be brown, he is sounding just like Angelina and acting like her too. I know he and Jen gave to charities but they never went around saying hey look how much I gave to charity and all the good stuff we did. Brad and Angelina want to have this kind of publicity because it distracts others from the fact they both commited adultry and it tarnished there images. I will only hope they give more back to the people that really need it to fulfill there guilt but it still won't earn them my respect.

Posted at 3:08PM on Jul 17th 2006 by lahbella007

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