London, Jan 17 - Actor George Clooney has decided to quit drinking because of health reasons.

The 50-year-old, who won the Golden Globe award for best actor for his performance in "The Descendants", pledged not to use intoxicating drinks for a few months.

"I've made a little New Year's deal that I wouldn't drink for a while... I'm giving my liver a chance to catch back up," contcatmusic. com quoted Clooney as saying.(IANS)