Brad Pitt
(1963-)

birthdate: December 18
birthplace:
Shawnee, Oklahoma

QUOTES

Let us be the ones who say we do not accept that a child dies every three seconds simply because he does not have the drugs you and I have. Let us be the ones to say we are not satisfied that your place of birth determines your right to life. Let us be outraged, let us be loud, let us be bold."

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.

Kids are dying from diarrhea ... that just shouldn't be in this day and age, and it's that kind of thing that needs to be changed. Enough is enough

In my younger days I was more of a drifter. I’d try many things – I’d try anything. But now there’s a real pride in understanding myself and what’s important to me and my own values.”

There’s an automatic spotlight on us and it’s hard to get out of that spotlight. It occurred to me a couple of years ago that there were so many people in need, and so many stories that needed to get out, that maybe I could be a conduit in that way.

George Clooney on his friends, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie:
“I couldn’t be prouder to be their friend. I think that they’re doing a phenomenal job. They’re really committed to bringing attention. They have a very smart theory, which is, if the cameras are going to follow them, they’re going to go where the cameras can do some good.”

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