'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

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Complete 'Twilight' Countdown coverage
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Comments

[Sarah]

oh, and i forgot to say,
i love your music.
the lyrics, your voice,
amazing.
love it.
i would love to dance to it for my solo!
(ima dancer. lol.)

[Rock18]

Let me just say that I personally adore you Robert, because to me you seem like a pretty well rounded guy. By that I mean that you have your own style and you don't try to be anything but who you are, and from my personal life experience is very hard to find in a handsome young man.

Also don't feel to much pressure about hosting that Saturday Night Live thing, and if some people get upset well... that's just there fault, they probably weren't real fans anyways.

So just be you and block out the pressure
(P.S. I LOVE your hair so PLEASE don't cut it)

[Rock18]

I know your busy so I'll keep it short, loving everything your doing and wish you the best of luck in all future goals. Also don't let the pressure about the whole hosting the Saturday Night Live thing get to you.

From your fan K.
P.S I,m 18 if your wondering

[kurston]

i am an aspiring actress and i am completley intriged by what questions are being asked there almost adressing MR.Pattinson as if he were a normal person i extremley appreiciate that and i am most deilghted to know that there are people out there that realize that we are just regular people our jobs do not deserve as much credit as we get me for instence i have been in many fashion show and i love runway but my heart is in acting thats my passion and it would not be worth all the hard work if there wernt people out there like some of MR.Pattinsons fans i am more then excited to be in the production that is commming out next september i would tell more but i can get fired so let me just say to all of the young adults remember we are just people and we dont have a special powers and we dont deserve to be talked about as some kind of out cast . thank you

--kurston

[BREANNA SANDERS]

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[jayne]

hi im jayne, i looooooovvvvvveeee you. Do you still hang out with Kristen Stewart?

[Malaika J.]

(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!

haha! hilarious!
i love robert pattinson! :D

[jung eun hye]

Oh ,Rob..........................
I'm Korean.
I'm not good at English.

I'm stuck on you!!!!!!

Your movie is so excellent.
I saw your movie four times.

.....But I don't meet you, actually.
.....I'm sad...........

[jung eun hye]

I'm stuck on you, actually.
I saw your movie four times.
Your movie is so excellent!

I'm Korean.
So I can't meet you.....................................
....I'm sad............

[Brooke Holt]

heyy!
i love your movie it's asome.
i was wondering how old are you?

O yea my brithday is on the same day as your may 13,1994
ttyl!

[Jami-lyn]

im just sorry that all this fame came so fast i bett it is really hard to coop with. one day your an average joe and the next your the hottest thing to happen to... well.. magazines and for the gossip. i really hope that your singing carrer makes it. you have some meaning ful things to say. i hope you keep your music the way it is and dont sell out because i think your music is the most touching ive heard since jim morrison from the doors. if possible could you keep my e-mail. and e-mail me the date you decied to come out with your own cd.

[sally]

robert, hi my sally. i know u might have heard many girls say this over and ober again, but i love u. im 19, and i really do wish that we could meet eachother. i live in minnesota, and maybe u can sometime in ur life visit, then maybe we can meet. i would just like to hear ur voice. i have brown hair, brown eyes, and dont worry im not fat, im skinny. could u ever take a chance on me. if u get this note/letter, could u plz come here to minnesota, if u have time, plzzzzzzzzzzz. im really smart, if u like smart girls, i know how to sing, and play the piano, and i do have a piano. could u just consider coming here so we can meet, and maybe there will be a chance we can be together. this might be annoying to u, but u will never know if u dont see me, ok. thanks, oh and plz do keep in mind that if u come here to minnesota u wont be dissapointed. i'll see u soon, i hope.

[NancyDrew421]

Hi robert
I saw Twilight and I liked your character the most and would like him as a friend because I have facebook and myspace to add my favorite people from my favorite shows.
One question, Why didn't Edward do as Bella asked him to do?

Nancy

[Ashleigh]

Im really curious 2 no if robert even has time 2 read ne of these comments. really, hes just like ne other actor or famous being. sure i'd say he likes a bit of attension being famous, but havin your whole life, even the private stuff erroded and eaten at, it gets me so angry and frustrated. I ges yea i like finding out new things about rob caz i'm a typical femal being, but i wouldnt call myself a fan, ooly caz they al so crazy and creapily obsessed, especially wiv robert. Personally id like to get 2 no him from his mouth and what he feels comfortable tellin me, not the bloody media.

[Becca]

I was at that Soho appearance, it was completely ridiculous. Haha

"Wait, not a sadomasochist!"

He's so real

[Belinda]

i love the movie very much because of u but anyway, how old r u :)

[park ji young]

i'm a Korean your very lovely♥ ~~!!! no cut hair !!!!

[Miranda]

Ha I liked his answer to
What have you learned, if anything, about what girls want from having played Edward.

His answer: well. . .

Lol I kinda feel bad for him to tell you the truth.

[Twilight Gurl = )]

I think Robert is an amazing person and totally fits the characteristics of Edward Cullen!!!!!!!!!! I hope that the make a movie of New Moon , Eclipse , Breaking dawn with Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen of corse !!!!!!! I love edward cullen so much !!!!!!!!!

[Candy Johnson]

I think u look hot with out a shirt on (spicey hot)

[montana]

hey is this that thang were u talk 2 robert pattinson!!!!!!:)!!!!!!:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):):)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shaina]

I love Robert I love his smile, laugh,accent,music,eyes,hair short or long,his actions,his performances in movies, my dream is to meet him. I wouldn't freak out and scream at the top of my lungs,
I would be calm and have an actual conversation with him I think hes very interesting and I have many questions for him. I know hes 9 years older than me but still.

[Robert fanatic4ever]

I become his instant fan when I watch the movie. He is no doubt the perfect actor to play Edward Cullen. He brings the character into real life.I stop reading for so many years and it took only "twilight" the movie for me to come back reading hahhahahaha. I'm on my way to New Moon now...ROBERT PATTINSON...you just do not know how many people have been dazzled by your performance as Edward Cullen. You've got millions of fans all over the world specially here in the Philippines. The movie was really a "phenomenal" hit. Take Care and stay humble.We will surely support all your upcoming movies most specially the twilight series.I LOVE YOU!!!

[Connie]

Hi Robert Pattinson I know that the world must be many people who write you how wonderful you are and what you look amazing. I just want through this medium that I do not know if you come or not, to tell you that I never much to the film and I was impressed by both the face of a man like yours, I would like to be your friend if you do not mind. Here is something for you:
Remember is to live and
Forget the happy moments are not
Well, because that says what you
You're actually
Breaking barriers and seek higher
Torres is important to reach the top, not
Forgetting where you come from.
It is a small acrostico for you, like Colombia. I would like to write, but not if you can make that dream a reality some day. A huge hug from someone you admire greatly

[jollina lopez]

so...... did you a plan to make a new twilight?????