Brad Pitt quits booze, sees therapist

For the first time since news of his split with Angelina Jolie last September, Brad Pitt is back on the interview circuit. The occasion is his new Netflix movie, War Machine, which comes out May 26.

As a working actor, he couldn’t hide from reporters forever, though he didn’t have to be quite so forthcoming as he was in a sit-down with GQ. The takeaway: He seems depressed, understandably. After all, he’s holed up in his longtime Hollywood home while his six kids are living with their mom. But he also sounds introspective, if occasionally self-flagellating.

Among the revelations from the interview: he says he’s done with drinking

“I can’t remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn’t boozing or had a spliff, or something. Something.” Pitt said he realizes now he was trying to escape from his feelings.

“And I’m really happy, it’s been half a year now, which is bittersweet, but I’ve got my feelings in my fingertips again.”

Pitt has a lot to sort out, apparently. Not only has he come to terms with the fact that he’s been using substances to escape his emotions, but he seems somewhat disgusted with himself, even calling himself an “asshole” at one point.

These days, he’s sculpting, seeing a therapist and taking a good look at his shortcomings.

“For me, this period has really been about looking at my weaknesses and failures and owning my side of the street,” he said.