Brad Pitt reiterates support for gay marriage [video]

''I'm running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform. I don't have a chance.''

Actor Brad Pitt on ''The Today Show'' taking about the possibility that he may run for Mayor of New Orleans. (The Today Show)

''I grew up in a religious family, a religious community. It just doesn't make any sense to me. It just doesn't work for me in the long run. You know, I never wanted to step on anyone else's religion and their beliefs, that's what's great about our country.... Like gay marriage. You have a group of people telling other people how to live their lives. And you can't do that.... [To the Christians watching the show], you really have to check what country you're living in, because the freedom that allows you to practice your religion, is the same freedom you're stepping on. That's not right.''

Brad Pitt speaking with host Bill Maher on the HBO show Real Time. (HBO)