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Angelina Jolie To Direct First Film

Morning Links — Angelina Jolie Directing Her First Film

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"but if you can't have kids--you can always adopt. It's your choice if you want to take care of other people kids--you have to make a living somehow. You can always try to go to college and try to get a better job---there are oppontunities in the US. ." Excuse me but aren't you making the assumptions here? I don't live in the US. No, I cannot adopt. No, I don't have to "try to go to college since I do have a degree and a well-paid job. And just to make it quite clear, looking after children is not some kind of a low-class job for people who "have to make a living somehow". I worked as a part-time teacher when I was at university. It's been many years now, but I still have contact with some of the children, who were quite outspoken on what they thought about their parents who were out there somewhere self-actualizing. These are the facts whether you like it or not! So the point was, you might think you can do it all, but you'll probably end up doing everything a little bit haphazardly. My question therefore is, when you actually have some choices, why have children if you don't plan on spending that much time with them? And I really don't care about what Angelina does, it was more of a general observation, you know, reflecting on life and that sort of thing!
Haters Haters
I am fortunate and we have two beautiful kids and we can afford help. I don't need to explain to you but if you can't have kids--you can always adopt. It's your choice if you want to take care of other people kids--you have to make a living somehow. You can always try to go to college and try to get a better job---there are oppontunities in the US. The bottom line is I understand that some people don't like Angelina and that's fine but who the hell are you to tell the Jolie-Pitts how to live their life or anybody. You don't pay their mortgage or my mortgage so please keep your close minded opinion to yourself. Opinions are like as*holes---everyone has one but it doesn't mean anything!
Oh, please. These comments would not be written if this wasn't about Angelina. Anything she does will always be slammed by her haters.
I don't have any children and unfortunately never will, but I have worked with children and taken care of a whole bunch of them. And on the basis of that experience, I do think it a little strange that so many people decide to have children and then choose to work like crazy instead of looking after them. And this applies to mothers AND fathers. Yes, I understand that it's a financial necessity in most cases, but if not, why not let someone else have your job instead? As a parent you are indispensable, at work... well, just forget about it! And don't tell me it's the quality time that counts, because I know that's not the case!
Haters Haters
@littlebobeep--you are an insider to the Jolie-Pitts household that you know what is going on and Angelina needs your permission so she can work. Give me a break...stop the bitterness and it's not healthy. I understand you don't like her for whatever reason...that's fine. Ask yourself this question--why do men don't have to choose between work and family but you insist that women should stay home to raise kids? Guess what, women do work these days and we are making a good living as well. I'm married with two kids and I do have two nannies to help out (yes, we can afford the nannies and I am grateful) and I don't need close minded people like you to tell me or anyone else how we should live. My family is very loving because my husband is so supportive of my career. Get with the program and please try not to be so bitter. It's okay to dislike Angelina but your judgement is silly...we don't live in a third world country.
dancing nancy dancing nancy
Excuse me, but do you know how much time and effort it takes PRIOR to actually filming to make a movie? There is certainly not time for six kids. Directing/producing is a lot of work and it isn't 9-5. She's probably more like a crazy aunt who comes and goes than a mom to those kids.
anya82 anya82
Instead of just talking about directing for years and years with no action, like other actors, she just does it. Angie is certainly a mover and shaker. Here's to making things happen.
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