OlderAnn Curry Interviews Brad Pitt
Something is happening to you. This is not for … you’re doing more and more. Man, I got kids now. And it really changes your perspective on the world. And, you know, I’ve had my day. I’ve had my day. I made some films and I’ve really had a very fortunate life. And it’s time for me to share that a bit.
Angie says that having children really changes things. It’s true. It changes … it completely changes your perspective. And certainly takes the focus off yourself, which I’m really grateful for. [laughs] I’m really grateful to them.
You tell … I’m so tired of thinking about myself. I’m kinda sick of myself… I can’t do justice to it anymore than any other parent can. You feel that you want to be there and you don’t want to miss out on anything… And it’s a true joy. And you want to be there for them if they need anything. It’s a true joy.
Love. Yeah, it’s … oh, a very profound love. Yeah.
Wonderful. Best thing I ever did. You know, 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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Brad Pitt by: Ann Curry
Brad Pitt recently teamed up with the non-profit group Global Green to try and spur green-friendly building in the Crescent City. I’m baffled because the people here on the ground have not gotten the money yet. They have not received restitution.
Nearly a year after Katrina, Brad Pitt sees first hand a city still ravaged. We can get in the car from this spot and we can drive for two hours and you will see this. We will see more of this. And it’s staggering. It’s unsettling.
By some estimates something like half — 50% — of this city is still abandoned. Yeah, it’s shocking. In one of our greatest cities. But you see it, it’s house on top of house on top of car. And this is a story you’ll find street after street… Imagine going through the trauma of this, of watching everything you own be swept away, maybe loss of life, and then sitting in this limbo for a year. Wanting to get your life back. But not knowing whether it’s even possible. Are there gonna be schools here? Are the hospitals gonna be up and running? Are your neighbors gonna be back here?
To this shattered city Pitt is bringing a new idea called green design — that is, a way to rebuild using materials that are less harmful to the environment, and cheaper for people to live in. Right now 45% of our pollution comes from the creation of our buildings and the operation of our buildings, which is a staggering number.
Not only are you talking about it, you put some money into this project? Yeah, sure I’m sponsoring this competition. I’m invested in this competition.
About 100,000 dollars? So far. But my goal is to see something tangible, to see something built that can become an example, a template … a flagship for other people who are facing rebuilding.
What do you say to people who react by thinking, you know what, this type of housing is too far-fetched for people that needed houses yesterday? Absolutely. And building quickly and building with as little labor force as possible. We are sitting here in the middle of New Orleans and they have a shortage of homes, rent rates are through the roof. A family living here is struggling with $100 a month in electricity bills, $200 dollars a month and you can get that .. you can knock that down 90 percent, where it’s $10, $20 dollars and it is possible. And relatively easy as soon as we change our building practices.
Something is happening to you. This is not for … you’re doing more and more. Man, I got kids now. And it really changes your perspective on the world. And, you know, I’ve had my day. I’ve had my day. I made some films and I’ve really had a very fortunate life. And it’s time for me to share that a bit.
Angie says that having children really changes things. It’s true. It changes … it completely changes your perspective. And certainly takes the focus off yourself, which I’m really grateful for. [laughs] I’m really grateful to them.
You tell … I’m so tired of thinking about myself. I’m kinda sick of myself… I can’t do justice to it anymore than any other parent can. You feel that you want to be there and you don’t want to miss out on anything… And it’s a true joy. And you want to be there for them if they need anything. It’s a true joy.
Love. Yeah, it’s … oh, a very profound love. Yeah.
Wonderful. Best thing I ever did. You know, 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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# 969 | QQQQ | - That what I want to know, where is the so-called pictures. People would write anything to make Angelina looks bad in the public eye. I think this story is bullshit; and why is it that all these bullshit stories always come from overseas, they either come from Austrialia or England.
I am so glad these mags are focusing on Jen & Vince (come on say it together 10,000 times) and leaving Brad out altogether (except for that last one, about her calling out his name…"BRAD" LMAO…ahahahahaha - you KNOW the ***** does in her mind…heheheh)…the media should soon see that no one particularly cares about that coupling when it’s the focus and not part of ‘the triangle.’
# 967 | 81 | - I think it is just something else to ***** about . Also, I believe Brad has been taking flying lessons as well. May be they are thinking that Zahara and Shilo are still babies… dunno.
You know what I’m sick and tired of? People reacting to term "Brangelina fans" as if they’re tainted words or a taboo. *** that ****. Superficial gits like Lainey can kiss my ass because her love for Gweneth and idiots like Lindsey Lohan…well, suffice to say she shouldn’t be talking at all about other ‘fans.’ I mean she loves the bitchy, the superficial, the hollywood it types. Nuff said. Then there are some so called blogs that just love to throw around the Brangelina term as if it’s less than dirt on slime. Hell no. Just because there are a lot of bamzs fans are we are coherent enough and vocal on the internet, that makes us a fervent mob? I’ll say it again, hell no. It can’t be too hard as bamzs fans to look more intelligent, more sane, more mature than the idiots who’s in love with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and the Lindsey Lohan types. People are just threatened or taken aback by a group of smart adults who can dish it out. Now if people like Lainey wants to use the term Brangelina as a derogatory term, well, I’ll gladly wear it proudly. She after all lists hollywood idiots as among her ‘likes.’
You know what I’m sick and tired of? People reacting to term "Brangelina fans" as if they’re tainted words or a taboo. *** that ****. Superficial gits like Lainey can kiss my ass because her love for Gweneth and idiots like Lindsey Lohan…well, suffice to say she shouldn’t be talking at all about other ‘fans.’ I mean she loves the bitchy, the superficial, the hollywood it types. Nuff said. Then there are some so called blogs that just love to throw around the Brangelina term as if it’s less than dirt on slime. Hell no. Just because there are a lot of bamzs fans are we are coherent enough and vocal on the internet, that makes us a fervent mob? I’ll say it again, hell no. It can’t be too hard as bamzs fans to look more intelligent, more sane, more mature than the idiots who’s in love with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and the Lindsey Lohan types. People are just threatened or taken aback by a group of smart adults who can dish it out. Now if people like Lainey wants to use the term Brangelina as a derogatory term, well, I’ll gladly wear it proudly. She after all lists hollywood idiots as among her ‘likes.’
You know what I’m sick and tired of? People reacting to term "Brangelina fans" as if they’re tainted words or a taboo. *** that ****. Superficial gits like Lainey can kiss my ass because her love for Gweneth and idiots like Lindsey Lohan…well, suffice to say she shouldn’t be talking at all about other ‘fans.’ I mean she loves the bitchy, the superficial, the hollywood it types. Nuff said. Then there are some so called blogs that just love to throw around the Brangelina term as if it’s less than dirt on slime. Hell no. Just because there are a lot of bamzs fans are we are coherent enough and vocal on the internet, that makes us a fervent mob? I’ll say it again, hell no. It can’t be too hard as bamzs fans to look more intelligent, more sane, more mature than the idiots who’s in love with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and the Lindsey Lohan types. People are just threatened or taken aback by a group of smart adults who can dish it out. Now if people like Lainey wants to use the term Brangelina as a derogatory term, well, I’ll gladly wear it proudly. She after all lists hollywood idiots as among her ‘likes.’
PT are you sure that journalist didn´t mention the X at all?…..I´m going to read it again. # 934 | Andrómeda ++++++++++++++++++Oops..yes, he did. But only in passing. He did not go on ad nauseum about poor, pitiful X.
Just wanna say Cliniqua I love your posts-I always feel that I am on the same page with you and PT but I guess I project a little pity for X-One thing that I don’t think we emphapsized from the interview isthat Brad put hs being a father above every other accomplishment in his LIFE-Personally I believe he included his marriage to Angie in that, but did not want to cause a media Frenzy- Anyway-have a great day all of you and keep the truth flowing-*********************I’ll get to the rest later — but just curious Mommamalibu do you belong to bradforums?Seriously, I personally don’t believe that either one of them plan to make any personal statements about their love to the press. I believe they’ll just let their actions speak louder than their words ever could. By the way malibumom, I don’t think finding your one great love is so much an ‘accomplishment,’ as it is a blessing and good fortune. So you excluding his ‘marriage with Angie,’ (last time I looked they hadn’t officially tied any knots, I don’t think) wouldn’t even apply. His RELATIONSHIP with Angelina has given him his life’s greatest accomplishment which has been BEING a FATHER and a PARENT. His love and devotion to Angelina, and she to him, is not so much an accomplishment, it just IS.
Just wanna say Cliniqua I love your posts-I always feel that I am on the same page with you and PT but I guess I project a little pity for X-One thing that I don’t think we emphapsized from the interview isthat Brad put hs being a father above every other accomplishment in his LIFE-Personally I believe he included his marriage to Angie in that, but did not want to cause a media Frenzy- Anyway-have a great day all of you and keep the truth flowing-*********************I’ll get to the rest later — but just curious Mommamalibu do you belong to bradforums?Seriously, I personally don’t believe that either one of them plan to make any personal statements about their love to the press. I believe they’ll just let their actions speak louder than their words ever could. By the way malibumom, I don’t think finding your one great love is so much an ‘accomplishment,’ as it is a blessing and good fortune. So you excluding his ‘marriage with Angie,’ (last time I looked they hadn’t officially tied any knots, I don’t think) wouldn’t even apply. His RELATIONSHIP with Angelina has given him his life’s greatest accomplishment which has been BEING a FATHER and a PARENT. His love and devotion to Angelina, and she to him, is not so much an accomplishment, it just IS.
#759 Passing ThroughYep, you got it! And posts like this is why I’ve missed you! You truly hit the nail on the head every time, and in such a stylish way.
I just uploaded Angelina at the Conan O’Brian show. The audio and video is not in nsync, if someone can help me fix it, I will greatly appreciate it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKtPftojdgk
That movie was a TITANIC waste of 3 1/2 hours of MY LIFE that I can never get back. Was I the only person who sat there going, "When are they going to sink this mofo boat!?" And that was at about 45 minutes into the movie. Gggggrrrrr!# 893 | Passing Through =========================LOL
#969 CCCC - ITA! The tabs seems to get a cheap thrill in writing crap about AJ and of course to make it worst there are those out there who buy into it completely. URRRRRGH!!!
#775 Passing ThroughI agree with you — only hype and VV fans got that movie its numbers. You do know that post wasn’t by ME, but someone who then posted several things pointed at me right afterward? Of course you do — you’re a smart person. Just wanted to make sure that anyone who didn’t know me would realize it, too. :-)
Good Morning All,#935 /CLINIQUABRAVO. That was an excellent post. I especially like the part of "unconditional love". May I go on the record by saying I am glad you were banned from The Pitt Forum or Center or whatever it is they call it. Their Loss is our Gain.#946 / CCCCYep…I totally agree with you. Rachel Green it is.#949 / Missouri FanAwww, congratulations. That baby is one lucky baby having a grandmama like you. Best of luck.#950 / Charity4St.JohnThanks for that article. How can anyone dislike this woman? It’s insane.#952 / CBHiya, yeah…that’s what I mean about you having a "fan", someone who’s trigger happy with your posts. #953 / The Real HmmmmLmao….oh Lainey, now we are Psycho? Heavens, this was woman is very salty, isn’t she?#972 / From StarOkay…..I believe my computer has been hacked. I had that exact scenerio in my Fanfic. Ughhh! I’m so upset….who do they think they are, the Federal Govt.? How do I go about suing these people?#979 / Bunch of LooniesExactly. Oh, that is so on point. Yes, we are a vocal group and we are tired of nonsense being written about these people. Their humanitarian comes second and third after the stupid bermuda triangle….totally rubbishing it, all because a grown woman wants the world to pity her. They are the the Psychos….ughh!
#775 Passing ThroughI agree with you — only hype and VV fans got that movie its numbers. You do know that post wasn’t by ME, but someone who then posted several things pointed at me right afterward? Of course you do — you’re a smart person. Just wanted to make sure that anyone who didn’t know me would realize it, too. :-)
I have nothing against "The View" but I am watching Gayle King who is defending her friendship with OW and it is interesting how the clan is bonding together defending this rumour. Yet, they would find every reason to believe that Angelina Jolie is a homewrecker even though she didn’t. Don’t you love the double standard that goes on with these si-called talk hosts.
"especially since the “Brangelina” psychos have worked themselves into an international mouthfoaming tizzy of late. Sorry, I digress…Photos of Ryan from the Latest W Magazine shoot via JustJaredY’all I think you hurt Lainey’s feelings (lol). # 953 | The Real Hmmmm | July 19, 2006 08:56 AM |Lainey can just go kiss my international ****!!! ":) I used to love her! I really did!!! I used to totally support her & her site.Hell! She should have been paying me bulk $$$$ for all the “word of mouth/advertising” I used to do for her on the net. However, now she merely ‘feeds’ off the J2 threads for pictures and her "snide, totally unfunny remarks" have worn me out! Tis just the same ole, same ole Lainey! NO NEW GOSSIP!!! Just the “rehashed” days before type stuff. You are now sooooo boring!!! What happened to you??? siggghhhhhWell? Whatever….I don’t even care! YOU have really overstepped the mark lately and have gone from "cool" to freaking "obnoxious"!!! dohhhhhh Sooooo, you can hate the BAMZS all you want!!! Even though, I luv em! So suck **** *****! I won’t be back to your site Lainey EVER!!! and neither shall any "word of mouth" friends of mine! (Which kind of rules out a few million Australians for you now…) tee hee, giggle whatever ya reckon! I know better!!!Cheers all International BAMZS’er FANS here!!! ":)I luv ya’s!!!
Cliniqua, I did not exclude his "marriage" to Angelina, My point was that I believe his statements of "profound love" and "the best decision I’ve made" were not in and of themselves exclusive even though he didn’t include her name. I think it’s just one of those things where it’s automaticallu understood. I read some comment on this thread where the poster said that Brad only wanted kids, and Angelina was the vehicle by which he had them (I’m paraphrasing) -Of course I expect someone to say that -so my comment was :first what exactly do they mean by cheat (which has never been answerd by any of them in an intelligent and fact based manner ) and also to point out that he loves Angelina and his comments were not really excluding her, but since they have chosen not to speak publicly about their relationship, he chose not to go any deeper. Also, I am a direct person. I was making a comparison between what JA says vs. what she does. You see Brad and Angie have NEVER said they were NOT in a relationship but all of their actions prove they are. So to me that’s not contradictory. However, JA publicly (through vacations, straddling him. . .) indicated that she and Vince were in a relationship, but when asked, she refers to him as a good, loyal friend. Now I may not be the brightest crayon in the box, but to me, that is contradictory. It either is or it isn’t. Either way, It’s okay for me, and I can understand not wanting to set off a media frenzy, I also understand it’s no one’s business, but from my point of view, it’s no big deal. What difference would it make in the grand scheme of things to say "No we are NOT married." or Yes we are. Although reporters have said "They are NOT married, some have actually called them husband and wife AND "their attorney" who also represents JA unless something has changed-specifically referred to them as the "Jolie-Pitts" when asked if he represented "them". There again this DOES NOT prove they are or are not and it really does not matter, but it would quash the comments on Shiloh being a *******, among other things.
CCCCIf Brad or Angelina ever deigned to appear on the "View" then those sycophants would be kissing their ****, their feet, their elbows and knees and whatever other body parts is available for smooching. They would be falling over themselves double time to please Brad and Angelina. Also, if Brad just wanted children and that’s all he left Jen for Angelina for, then he could adopt them himself or get any stupid hollywood girl as a womb for him. The suggestion is ludicrous.
#995. bunch of loonies, ITA.
#952 / CBHiya, yeah…that’s what I mean about you having a "fan", someone who’s trigger happy with your posts. # 990 | African Girl | July 19, 2006 11:25 AM | Hey totally cool AG’irl!!! ":)I know that & you know that! I was just making damn sure PI knew that!!! Cheers Mateys!!! ":)
#993 / CB(((((((((((CLAPPING)))))))))))))Now I wish I had told friends about her so I can "untell" them….lol. I just think she’s being totally childish. The thing I found funny is abviously, she comes on JJ, reads our comments and takes offense. If we wrote her letters or something….it’s a different thing but no one bothered with her. And what is with the international bit? So obvious she read the posts listing the countries…..poor childish Lainey. She should be happy that people from all those countries even know about her, let alone discuss her. Some people let their hurt cloud something good…..don’t they?
For VV to be taken for a ride by a fading sitcom actress is beyond me.Big city kid like him is an unlikely victim for a woman’s scheme. But there is also the magic of HW fame , to belong to the A-list category. It worked for both JA and VV, for the TBU. We will wait for next JA /Huvane plot.BAMZS are watching.
For VV to be taken for a ride by a fading sitcom actress is beyond me.Big city kid like him is an unlikely victim for a woman’s scheme. But there is also the magic of HW fame , to belong to the A-list category. It worked for both JA and VV, for the TBU. We will wait for next JA /Huvane plot.BAMZS are watching.
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