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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31. I think its good that he can say hes sick of himself on national tv. It means he doesn't care about his image anymore. I agree that he is now realizing what all of us know and that kids change your life. But I for one like him and Angelina and the whole gang. We can't say they did this and they did that (to Jennifer). We can assume what went on but unless we are them we will NEVER know the whole truth. So I am going to just look at the things they are doing for the good of the world and not judge them. And by the way, the last time I checked 100,000 was a lot of money. He is also giving his time, energy and resources to New Orleans, not just dropping off a check. They are doing alright...they donated the money from the pictures...plus its thier money they can do whatever they want. I am very team Pitt-Jolie. Have a wonderful day!
Now if you were talking about Tom-Kat and the elusive Suri? Well that is a totally different talk show! LOL!

Posted at 1:15PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Liz

32. Here's the thing: These kids are going to have problems, lots of them. For different reasons. You and Angie dont talk about your relationship, it just "happened" and caused severe pain to someone else in the process, which amounted to a public embarrassment, and made you both look bad, very bad. You move around from country to country, dragging young children, who are not related and who are now going to have an issue with the biological child. Poor Shilo. You plan more kids, but arent going to be able to give 100% of yourself to any of them. You and Angie are both planning new projects, movies and spending more time on the road and apart, while having more kids? Ask any large family foster child how he felt about being in someone else's home and they will tell you about the normal progression of alienation. You have a long road ahead. YOu have made enough money in a lifetime to stay home and be with the family that you created. Now shut up and do it.

Posted at 1:16PM on Jul 17th 2006 by JustLily

33. Those of you so sick of hearing and reading about him - QUIT READING AND HEARING AND POSTING HOW SICK YOU ARE OF HIM.
I love the fact that he is trying to do something good with his fame and fortune. It wouldn't matter how friggin saintly he became, you people so sick of hearing and reading about him still wouldn't be happy. So get lost and go read about Lindsay Lohann then.

Posted at 1:29PM on Jul 17th 2006 by misha

34. To bad New orleans is not a third world country. If it was perhaps Brad would have "invested" more. And Angelina would have come and adopted some little kids. I am certain that the truth of the matter is that they wanted to give the impression of careing. To bad Brad is no better actor than he was in highschool.
Yes Brad we still think you suck.

Posted at 1:31PM on Jul 17th 2006 by John

35. I never thought I would ever have anything in common with Brad Pitt, buy I’m sick of him to!

Posted at 1:43PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Michelle

36. regarding all the posts which are anti-brad, it's a few (same) people posting using different names.

they are minority.

jen/brad's marriage is long over. i'm brad they got a divorce. it's long over due.

jen aniston should come out of the closet and tell the truth instead of cashing in when she totally doesnt deserve it.

Posted at 1:47PM on Jul 17th 2006 by aa

37. So Brad is *yawn* -- oh, I'm sorry...So Brad is si-i-i--*YAWN* Oh man, I am SO sorry about that. Anyway, so Brad is... um, Brad is...uh, what were we talking about? Oh well, it must not have been that important...

Posted at 1:50PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Chester

38. I don't think we need brainless actors to tell us how to rebuild. What exactly are your qualifications? If your life needs meaning try to find something useful and out of the camera and PR lens

Posted at 1:52PM on Jul 17th 2006 by mike gi

39. Not sure why there are so many negative comments- I think it's great that he's helping and lending his name to a good cause.

Posted at 1:56PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Sam

40. Brad- you come across as a loving, caring person who has contributed greatly to this world, with your ability to entertain coupled with a caring personally that see's thru the Hollywood crap and is able to take what has been graciously given to you and give back to the world. If their were more like you out there! God Bless.

Posted at 1:57PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Bonnie

41. brad pitt made 20 million for mr and mrs smith and he gives 100,000 dollars away to new orleans where millions are homeless, this shows how much he really cares. he is only doing this for publicity showing that he really cares about america and i also find it weird that he says exactly what angelina has said in many of her so called "im saving the world" interviews. And also i find it weird that brad never talks about angelina or let alone says her name and is it me or does brad looks like he is talking about shiloh in his "kids are great" speech cause at the end he talks about shiloh burping being more important to him then the other two (adopted) children.

Posted at 1:59PM on Jul 17th 2006 by tina

42. Ugh Brad makes me SICK for what he did to Jennifer. I feel bad for her. Brad's just a man whore.

Posted at 2:04PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Mary

43. How much more could you love & respect this guy ?? I'm totally turned on
mentally by him. The fact that he's helping make this world better makes
me admire him more.
Angie certainly seems to have it together. They compliment each other well.

Posted at 2:06PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Rowena

44. I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE STAYED WITH JENNIFER ANISTON AND WORKED IT OUT CAUSE YOU BOTH MADE A GREAT COUPLE AND COULD HAVE HAD A CUTE LIL FAMILY.

Posted at 2:08PM on Jul 17th 2006 by yesenia

45. He sold his baby pictures for 4 million dollars and THEN gave it all to charity ! Is that enough for all you jealous people??? GEEZ !!

Posted at 2:08PM on Jul 17th 2006 by wayne

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