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Brad Pitt loves "kicking a*s".

The 45-year-old actor enjoyed playing a Nazi-hunting American commando in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' because he got to shoot so many fight scenes.

The star explained: "I just like kicking a*s period. Didn't have to be Nazi I can beat any a*s. Any a*s I like kicking. I just kick it.

"The role made me a little tougher. I now walk with a little more swagger."

But when it comes to the paparazzi - the target of a lot of celebrity rage - Brad is surprisingly serene.

With just the slightest hint of sarcasm, the actor said: "Paparazzi are my friends, they take good care of me. They are really kind and generous and thoughtful people who make the world a better place."

Brad will soon get the chance to shoot more action scenes. Yesterday (17.08.09) it was revealed the star will play the villain Moriarty in Guy Ritchie's 'Sherlock Holmes'.

He is expected to fly to London for 10 days on "intensive" shooting in the next few weeks.