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Brad Pitt on the cover of Rolling StoneRolling StoneAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Brad Pitt stars in the
upcoming movie, "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button," about a man
who ages in reverse. And taking on the role caused the actor and
father of six to stop and focus on the important things in his life
-- family and career.
Brad recently told Rolling
Stone's December 25 issue that he fantasizes about
golden years filled with travel and art, But, for the time being,
his focus is on Angelina Jolie, their six kids together and the
movies he makes.
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"I have this fantasy of my older days, painting or sculpting or
making things," Pitt said. "I have this fantasy of a bike trip to
Chile. I have this fantasy of flying into Morocco. But right now,
more and more, it's about getting the work done and getting home to
family. I have an adventure every morning -- getting up."
And his new David Fincher-directed movie caused the actor to
ponder his own mortality.
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"I'm scared to death of it," he said when asked if he thinks
about the end of his life. "But, you know, it made me think of
things like... Angie and I do not fight anymore. What occurred to
me on this film, and also with the passing of her mother, is that
there's going to come a time when I'm not going to get to be with
this person anymore. I'm not going to get to be with my children
anymore. Or friends, people I love and respect. And so, if we have
a flare-up, it evaporates now."
Brad told the magazine that their time together is too precious
to spend it fighting.
"I don't want to waste time being angry at someone I love much
more than, than... not. And again, there's going to be a time. This
thing is fragile, and there's a ticking clock on it, and whether it
be death or what, there's just going to come that time. So
['Benjamin Button'] changed that for me," he continued.
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Brad and Angelina began their relationship after filming "Mr.
& Mrs. Smith," a movie the actor said they have never watched
together.
"We've never seen it. I just mean because, you know, six kids.
Because I fell in love," he recalled.
As for becoming a father to so many kids so quickly, Brad said,
though he may falter at times, his paternal instincts always kick
in.
"You'd be surprised at how automatic things are, how things are
already intuitive, things that you have in yourself," he said of
raising the Pitt-Jolie brood. "At times, you hear yourself sounding
like an idiot, and you know you're not helping them whatsoever. But
there are other times when you really surprise yourself."
Brad told the magazine he understands the public's fascination
with their growing large family, but life within the Pitt-Jolie
clan is normal.
"It seems extreme. But it felt like a long time coming, and it's
felt completely organic. Any time a new child comes in, it's
discombobulating for a brief period, and then it settles in," he
continued.
And, does he consider this a new era in his life?
"Of course. I wouldn't say more 'adult.' You still get to be as
silly as you want - you're probably more silly. Man, they just zap
your coolness," Brad said of his kids.
"There's a saying our friend from Liverpool uses: 'Dad's pants.' It means all things dorky. You just become Dad's pants," he added, acknowledging that he's OK with being a dork in front of the kids. "There's actually a joy in it."
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scottThank you Angelina Jolie for the autographed photos you mailed for my English Students!!!! They were so happy when you answered their letters. It was very thoughtful……………………………………………………. Scott Waring… Author of “Wests Time Machine” & “Georges Pond”report abuseposted March 5, 2009 12:16 AM PST
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tikimanI can not imagine Brad fighting anyone. He is such a wimp!report abuseposted December 12, 2008 2:22 AM PST
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ashleyi think brad and jennifer are good together i dont really like angelina and brads hot! lolreport abuseposted December 11, 2008 7:51 PM PST
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ashleyi think brad and jennifer are good together i dont really like angelina and brads hot! lolreport abuseposted December 11, 2008 7:51 PM PST
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Nancy-JoBRAVO Mr.Pitt for your beautiful family with the wonderfully lovely Ms.Jolie. You knew what you wanted in life and went after it with a gusto. So glad that you and Ms. Jolie found each other and you are rid of that, what was her name, oh yes Jen Something-Or The-Other.Always knew you would do better than that has-been "FRIEND".report abuseposted December 11, 2008 6:32 PM PST
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I see dumb peopleangie will always be a better actress than jen...hands down!report abuseposted December 11, 2008 4:43 PM PST
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I see dumb peopleshe adopted kids b4 she met brad, but since they fell in love, it is not wrong to have his child. so all of the "angie haters" out there, read btwn the lines and stop trying to smash on angie b/c you believe wat u hear or see. even if she is "mentally ill", you dont see her talking %@!*# about any1 do u? jen is jealous and regrets, dats why she talks and doesntreport abuseposted December 11, 2008 4:42 PM PST
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I see dumb peopleshe adopted kids b4 she met brad, but since they fell in love, it is not wrong to have his child. so all of the "angie haters" out there, read btwn the lines and stop trying to smash on angie b/c you believe wat u hear or see. even if she is "mentally ill", you dont see her talking %@!*# about any1 do u? jen is jealous and regrets, dats why she talks and doesntreport abuseposted December 11, 2008 4:42 PM PST
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I see dumb peopleAngie isn't using their children to keep Brad, pls remember dat a "family" is wat Brad always wanted. since Jen focuses more on her "career", she shouldn't be sad dat Brad is w/Angie. She is regretting it and make ppl think Angie stole him b/c she feels stupid dat she lost her long-term husband. plus angie dont need brad, she can get any man shereport abuseposted December 11, 2008 4:38 PM PST
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mommabearI can't let this go! If Angie is so mentally ill as her father says and she is so unfit as a mother, how do you suppose she was able to adopt? I must say this confounds me. And bluealiendevil where do you get your info from? I must admit I am really curious where this garbage came from, because I have to say this is the first time I've heard that whopper. I have to ask, do you realreport abuseposted December 11, 2008 1:16 AM PST
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