Actor Brad Pitt spoke to CNN's Larry King about his family and his efforts to help with the continuing Hurricane Katrina recovery in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the founder of Make It Right initiative - its Web site is makeitrightnola.org. Here is a transcript: What are your thoughts on Presidentelect Barack Obama?
Me? I think, overnight, we redefined what America's about. I couldn't be any happier and more hopeful for America. And that team he just announced, I'm so impressed with.
How is Make It Right doing?
The goal is to create a template for intelligent building. The goal is to rebuild all of New Orleans, all the people who want to come back. Our initial goal is 150 houses. Some homes have already begun to spring up. And this holiday there'll be families that have already moved in and will be celebrating their Christmases here. So, we're very excited. And more than that, we've built some homes here that are doing something really special. This home you see behind me now is making its own energy. And the family there is going to save 75 percent off their energy bill throughout the year. They live in a place that's comfortable, and with great light. These homes are about dignity. And that's the thing I'm most proud of. The other thing I'd like to add is that the homes here are all LEED Platinum, which is the green certification. And that's the highest standard you can get. And probably, a year from now, this will be the greenest neighborhood in the U. S. Hurricane Katrina slammed New Orleans in the late summer of August 2005. You described the storm victims as being caught in limbo. How are the victims doing now? Is that hope still there? Well, the hope is definitely here. And it's more exciting to be here now, because you see things like what's happening in this neighborhood happening all over the city and even outside the city. So, the money that was promised is starting to flow. It's really nice to see.
By the way, is New Orleans now your home?
We're nomadic as a family. So, it's certainly -- yes, it's certainly one of our bases. It's our water well.
You've said part of the appeal of New Orleans is that you and your family can have a sense of normalcy. How do you define normal? Yes. Well, it's a place that we can actually walk on the streets. And it's the community here. They're really respectful. Nothing more than a wave and "Glad you're here," and let us go on our way. We've made some good friends here. I don't know how to describe it better than that. Just a place for us to be. Why do you think that the public is fascinated with the personal lives of people who are well known?
I've stopped thinking about it, really. I mean, I don't know. There are certainly people I'm interested in. It's quite complimentary. It's not your usual family. I'm quite interested in my family, actually, so, I certainly don't see it as anything less than a compliment.
Do you want more children?
I don't know. I can't find a reason why not -- just yet.
Christmas is coming. You said the last time you were with us that you wanted to build a multiceremonial family with regards to the holidays. Is that working out?
Yes, well, we're working on it. You know, we tried a little something last year, but the kids are so young, it just didn't mean much, really. But we're getting there. You know, as they get older, they'll start to understand more. Right now, it's still presents.
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