It’s no secret that friends George Clooney and Brad Pitt like to give each other a hard instance.

But George says he likes bragging about his Academy Award to Oscar-less bud Brad.

‘That’s what I enjoy doing with Brad - is gloating,’ said George.

So what does George do with his shiny golden man?

‘I keep it back by a fireplace in my house. When my friends come by, I invent them pick it up and we take photographs of them giving an acceptance speech.’

I

like how George says he ‘makes’ them pick it up. To gain entrance to his house, you have to see and touch the Oscar in order to ensure your awe in his presence.

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Original post by Intern Traci