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June 16, 2006
Angelina on running for office to Shiloh's birth
On her epiphany that lobbying was worth it:
"As it came down to it, you could build a well, buy soap, spend time with refugees to hear them tell their stories, but it became clear there were decisions being made back home in Washington, and it became clear to me that I had to do something to influence these decisions, no matter how many stories I would be willing to listen to in the field."
On chances she'd ever run for office:
"It's difficult, as much as I'd love to get more involved in different ways, I am able to work with everyone [as an actress], I'm able to do a lot from the position I stand on. Otherwise, I would have to take a side, and I don't know I'd be very good. I don't have the confidence ... if that day comes, it would surprise me more than anyone."
More after the jump.
On her standing in Washington:
"I am very aware in [Washington] I don't have the education or background that is typical. I feel like a little punk kid dressed up in a suit. But I have traveled for about six years to several places around the world and have seen very shocking and disturbing things. Look, I'm just an actress in a silly profession."
On Shiloh's birth:
"It's different to say that you choose to bring a child into existence. I didn't choose to bring my two adopted children to life. Strangely enough, I was concerned about [this difference], and I have been making a point recently to give my adopted children more attention. But I feel now I love them equally ... and I am very lucky that I am not a single parent. I can't imagine how difficult it is for mothers who have to go back to work so soon. "
On working with Republicans:
"Fortunately, my issues are not partisan issues. Certainly, you learn to work with anybody--I've worked with the most hard-core Republicans. Why? I can't wait until there's maybe a more flexible group in office."
On the Washington-Hollywood connection:
"I don't know what is a harder [place to work]. In both cities, it's strange bedfellows. I've never done the cocktail party in Hollywood, but I have in Washington. Maybe I care more about policy issues than a movie role."
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