In this week's issue of Parade, Brad Pitt talks about his decision to become a father, why he won't marry Angelina Jolie, and the risks he'll take for love. Check out the excerpts below, then visit Parade.com on Friday for the full interview.

"I get it; we were fortunate enough to have really nice clothes, and we put them together in this raggedy way. My mom wears glasses this big from the '70s, and you wonder where we got it from?" she said of her style detractors. "The dark eyeliner, the scarf around the head--it's just so interesting and natural."

The right to love: "Man, I resent people telling others how to live! It drives me mental! Just the other night, I heard this TV reverend say that Angie and I were setting a bad example because we were living out of wedlock, and people should not be duped by us! It made me laugh. What damn right does anyone have to tell someone else how to live if they're not hurting anyone? How many times do you think real love comes to someone in a lifetime? If you're lucky, maybe two or three."

Wanting what's best for his children: "Would it bother me if a child of mine turns out to be gay? No, not one bit. Listen, I want my kids to live the lives they want to live. I want them to be fulfilled. I hope I teach my kids to be who they really are."


Why he won't marry Angelina Jolie: "I have love in my life, a soul mate -- absolutely. When someone asked me why Angie and I don't get married, I replied, 'Maybe we'll get married when it's legal for everyone else.' I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it -- hate mail from religious groups. I believe everyone should have the same rights. They say gay marriage ruins families and hurts kids. Well, I've had the privilege of seeing my gay friends being parents and watching their kids grow up in a loving environment."