'Twilight' Countdown: Robert Pattinson answers your questions

15 days left…

Or should I say: Only 15 days left. This is the home stretch, “Twilight” fans. In celebration, here's Part 1 of our Robert Pattinson fan special. I did my best to cram as many of the questions all of you submitted into the interview, and I must say, he was a pretty good sport....

You guys wanted to know what he put in his hair -- I asked him. You guys wanted to know about filming the love scenes with Kristen -- he revealed that Kristen's got one heck of a dark side!

Of course, I did not get to all of the questions. There were hundreds. But if you don't see it answered here, know that there's still Part 2 coming, and I'll have a chance to ask a few more at the press junket this Saturday, so do stay tuned!

As you can see, he had a serious case of the giggles Tuesday morning:

What goes through your mind when you’re greeted by crowds of screaming fans?

It’s kind of like being in some medieval battle (laughs). I mean I guess that’s the closest analogy, especially after yesterday. A ton of people ran down the street outside the Apple store. I felt like I was literally being charged by Celts (laughs).

How many bodyguards are around you when you do these events?

It depends. I don’t know how many there were yesterday, but there were like NYPD cops everywhere! It was completely crazy. There were four guys just literally carrying me out of the place (laughs). It was quite funny.

Have you seen yourself as “dazzling” Edward in the meadow yet?

No, I haven’t. I don’t watch my stuff. Ever.

Why?

Because it makes me feel like I’ll never want to do a job again (laughs).

Why did you audition for “Twilight”? What did you know about it going in?

I knew a bit about it. I didn’t know much about the book. I went into it thinking it was a vampire film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, who does like gritty sort of realistic indie films. If you’re doing a vampire fantasy shot like “Thirteen,” then that would be interesting. That’s why I went into it really, and it ended up being something totally and utterly different.

How so?

It’s very intimate. In “Harry Potter,” there are entire worlds encompassed in it. “Twilight” is so claustrophobic in some ways. The little town of Forks is so small, and the way it’s written is so obsessive. But because it’s so lingering, it takes on this different power, and the whole story becomes this sort of opera, which I didn’t have any idea about when I went in to do it.

Did you and Kristen become friends, and if you did, was it awkward filming the love scenes together?

Yeah, definitely we’re friends. Those things are really, really awkward. Especially because [in the movie] it’s supposed to be so intensely sexual and everything (laughs). You’re like really putting yourself on the line. It’s very embarrassing.

How did you prepare to do it?

The big scene where they try and kiss and he goes crazy, it’s like the climax moment of their relationship. Well, not the climax, but it’s like a pivotal scene in the whole movie. And, actually, a lot of my preparation for the whole character was kind of leading up to that scene.

Kristen was really into Bella being a sadomasochist. ...

Really?!?!

Wait, not a sadomasochist! I mean a masochist (laughs). She was into that whole thing. She’d say, “Yeah, Bella just likes being hurt” (laughs). “Be really rough!”

Some of the “TwilightMOMS” have told me they’re trying to get you a gig as host of “Saturday Night Live.” They want to know if that’s something you’d be game to do.

It would be quite nerve-racking! No, that would be fun! But, um, I’m not very funny, I don’t know if that would work out. No, that would be cool, that would be really cool.

What do you use in your hair that makes it stand no matter what you do to it?

This kind of residue product from my youth (laughs). I don’t know, I guess just stressing out all the time, I’m just always grabbing my hair and stuff. It’s so funny how that’s become a thing, my stupid hair. I just need a haircut! I need a haircut and I don’t like hair being in my face. Now it’s like, 'It’s his signature style!' (laughs). I’m definitely going to cut it pretty soon though.

Is there an actor or musician whose career you’d like to emulate?

Well, there are always periods in musicians’ careers. I would like Van Morrison’s between 1965 and 1988 (laughs). Before he did that thing with Cliff Richard.

Will you be recording any of your own music soon, beyond what you did for the “Twilight” soundtrack?

I haven’t got any plans to. I mean, I might. But I have no plans to release anything.

What do you do to relax?

I don’t really have to do anything specifically. I like looking out the window (laughs). I’m pretty relaxed most of the time.

Do you prefer playing the piano or guitar?

It depends what mood I’m in. It’s an even balance. I haven’t played the piano in such a long time so whenever I play it now it’s like really therapeutic. I love playing the piano. I don’t have a piano anymore, annoyingly. I don’t have my apartment in London anymore. I don’t have anything.

What have you learned, if anything, about what girls want from having played Edward?

Well…

How have you upped your game?

(Laughs) Well, I always knew that girls liked six-packs (laughs), but that didn’t really make me change. Oh! Girls really like guys who drive Volvos. I would never have thought that!

What is your favorite kind of car?

I’d like to have a vintage Porsche or the '70s Ferraris are beautiful as well.

-- Denise Martin

Related:
Complete 'Twilight' Countdown coverage
Complete 'Twilight' coverage on Hero Complex

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Comments

[Chanci]

OMG!! He is like coming to like really close to where I LIVE!!! Im so going to see him!!!

[Angel]

I read this and read this and read this, memorizing everything Rob says.
TEAM EDWARD WHOOO!

[Stephanie C.]

I'm pretty sure that I would marry Robert Pattinson. I love that he's down-to-earth and a musician. He's hot.

[Caitlan M]

i would soo marry him to , if i was old enough and pretty enough.
he's amazing.
anyways if somehow robert pattinson sees this :
Do you get annoyed by all the fangirls and the fan mail?

and do you get freaked out by everyone screaming when they
see you ?.

[the mad chatter]

Thank you so much for asking Rob our question about hosting SNL! I am so thrilled that he would be game. We've developed a blog site so that we can coordinate our efforts into getting NBC to listen. If you wouldn't mind posting it, it is www.twilightonsnl.blogspot.com

[Krystin P.]

Hi I am a major fan of Roberts and a major fan of twilight as well and i would like to comment. I think he should really go into singing i have never heard a more beautiful voice, than i did on bellas lullaby. It was amazing. Also to say if they continue making the twilight saga books into movies if he would continue to play the roll of Edward, Since it was not at all what he exspected?

[Bite Me Edward]

Don't worry Rob! You totally live up to Edward expectations!

[amalina]

What I love about this movie is that they didn't cast typical actors and actresses. I couldn't imagine a better Bella and Edward. They are not your stereotyped actors who have the need to look good all the time, be chirpy whatsoever. I love it! Can't wait!

[kayeloveedward]

LOL!! that was funny!! i love rob more now!! he takes things....easy....that's what i really like about him!!

[angelique otero]

how do u get people to noticed u well dumd question ur very good looking ya i want to sing and act but im far from the hollywood act

[shannon pattinson]

ROBERT PATTINSON IS MINEEE BACK OFF.
Haha.
wow he is beautiful and i love him the most
all you other fakers get outtttt.

[ginger]

rob you are a hottie in twilight you lokk so young but so hotlol
i love vampores and u played the part i am ur biggest fan please reply back

[Samantha]

what do you say to guys who thinks that reading the book our even watching the movie would make them seem like a chick because they say it is a chick flick

[Samantha]

i think that robert who play Edward really made the book come to life and all the girls that thinks he is hot well me too i think that me and every other girl in the world fell in love with edward he is the perfect guy even if life may be tough because he is a vampire where do you find a guy who loves you and wants you so bad that hungers for you and the way you are. that would risk thier lives to save you and held you like they did not want to break you cause you ment so much to them

[sam]

yay. rob interviews rock. grr i wish I was older I would be the one to find him a little house in London with a piano and buy him the perfect car (preferably volvo sticking to the whole edward taboo.) but i cant believe he's homeless. hope Annelise is helping him out...if they're still together. o.O he's hot.

[Amy]

I LUV ROBERT PATTINSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[♥Megan♥]

if only stuff in the movies happened in real life...
And this probably would never go to the actual person im sending it to because it never does..(For Me)..Others have better luck with this then i do.But just incase you do read this. I have just a couple things to say.. Your music has touched me expecally "Never Think"...
I never knew that someone could ever make a song with lyrics that actually reach out to a person like they have done to me..Everytime i listen to it it brings me to tears...And with twilight i no that it was just a movie but could something like that really happen to a person?
((Besides the Vampire Stuff))....And if it could happen has it ever happened to you? Because thats one thing that ive always wonted to happen to me but surprisenly it never has .....Is a fairytale ending even posible?....You probably dont care about what i have to say because your a big movie star. And you probably have a million things better to do besides sitting here and reading this.. You probably get this kinda of stuff all the time..
My life has been nothing but problems and confusion...If i were to tell you about everything it would be like writing a book..but sadly stuff never works out in my world....But it looks like you have other fan mail to look at so dont let me hold you up on my problems and my questions......OH....And another thing im not like all these other girls that they love you and that they wont to be yours ....even tho you have touchd me with your work...And i had time to sit here and pour my feelings out to you about your work............even if i dont get a reply back....it still makes me feel better to write my feelings to you or whoever reads these blogs comments or whatever they are.......
I hope a do get a reply...but i guess ill just have to wait and find out....
♥Yours truly♥,
Megan

[lauren]

im so inlove with rob now i cant believe it, this movie has changed my life and i wish every boy was like edward. he is beautiful on the inside and out! i would do anything to meet him, or a guy like him.

[macie jenkins]

OMG. OMG. I'm Edward Cullins biggest FAN. i would love to meet him. I've seen the movie Twilight about 7 times already. My dad thinks i'm KRAZY cause I got so many posters of Edward Cullins. If i had 1 wish i would so wish to meet Robert Pattinson. ROBERT PATTINSON is the HOTTIE of the year. LOL. =]

[Shelby Kupferschmid]

Hey robert! well i have one guestion if you could have one kind of girl in this world what would u look 4 in her, and what spicific girl is it? (dosnt hav to be known world wide)

[Amy22]

Listen here freakydoo12. If we wanna dream about Edward Cullen/Robert Pattinson than let us!!!

[taylor]

don't cut your hair!! marry my sister....or me!

[Bree Keister]

I love your song NEVER THINK, I wanted to know if it was a poem before it became song lyrics?I read that you got burned out on music for a while and I was wondering what got you back into it? Thanks, Bree

[pixie]

I LOVE ROB!!! PLEEAASSEE DON'T CUT YOUR HAIR!!!

[Sarah]

If i was about 4 years older...hahaha.
i love robert pattinson.
everything about him.
his hobbies, his reactions to things, his personality, his humbleness,
his awesomeness (hahaha (: ), and HIS HAIR.
i would lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove to meet him!

--North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
29566 Baby!
hahahahaha.