Robert Pattinson ... Who?

There isn’t a single actor of the current time so idolized as he: “Twilight”-Vampire Robert Pattinson. On Thursday the new film starts, right ahead of its release he speaks about fame, elephants, and the “first time”.

Rob, you could be crowned the most famous actor in the world right now. How do you deal with this strangeness?
There are good and bad days. I often wish I wouldn’t react in such panic. But I believe I can separate jobs from private life very well. So far my ego still hasn’t been injured!

Currently, it is surely not simple to be Robert Pattinson. Can you believe what all has happened in the past two years?
Honestly, I have always said that it’s a subjective glimpse of the whole. For me everything feels the same as before, but there are a few aspects of my life that are completely different. I would just like to not admit that it has taken over my entire life. For myself, in my head, it’s the same as it was in the old days; I also have the exact same friends.

You are 24 and, as it is, can’t be anywhere without bodyguards at the door. Doesn’t it stink to you that you can’t lead a normal life?
Sometimes. But then I remember how my normal life was: boring.

Where do you live now, in London or in L.A.? Do you perhaps have a home?
No, I don’t. My “apartment” consists of three suitcases, out of which I live. Inside of them is everything that I need.

Isn’t that a very lonely life?
I work constantly, so I am always surrounded by people who ask me questions or give me instructions. That’s why I enjoy it if I can do something for myself. I don’t have any problems with having a two-month long period with no one to speak to.

How do you sympathize with Edward in respect to women? Is he the knight in shining armor about whom we apparently all still dream?
I hear often that this story is too old-fashioned and encourages women to take on subservient roles. I don’t think that at all! Even when Bella sometimes has moments of helplessness, she is still only a fictional character. What are we coming to, if every fictional film character is automatically a role model for our society!

“Twilight” represents very old-fashioned values. Bella and Edward first go to bed with each other after their marriage. Are you also against sex before marriage?
I believe rather, that everyone has sex before marriage (laughs)—then and now. I also don’t believe that girls ‘must respect themselves’ or that boys only want ‘the one’. If you behave like a gentleman, because chastity really suits you—okay. But if you take it for the newest fad in the dating world, then it’s rather off the mark.

You said once, you find that the saga, without sex, is sexy…
Yeah, I think so. Every one of us knows the time, before something happens between a couple, when you’re still totally insecure: Does the other person like me or not? That is definitely the riskiest time! This moment can last an eternity. To this sweet uncertainty also comes anxiety, especially if it’s the first time for both people. I believe this worry stirs up desire. And in this case, the period of desire lasts almost four books.

You are currently shooting “Water for Elephants” with the Austrian Christoph Waltz. How are you getting along with him?
Christoph is stunning, an insanely nice guy. He is not only a ridiculously good actor, he is also really funny, helpful, and a good colleague. I like his work ethic. I mean, the guy has won an Oscar—and despite that he is receptive, open-minded, and not the least bit snooty. And Reese Witherspoon is the same. It may be the nicest cast that I have worked with yet—a really great experience.

You seem to only work. What would the perfect day look like for you?
Recently I stood in the desert, far outside of L. A., and watched the sun set on a circus tent from 1930. Everywhere stood animals: elephants, tigers that should be loaded into a steam train. 300 extras in costumes raced around, the modern world had disappeared totally. Although that was totally fake, it still happened directly before my eyes! That was my perfect day. I would be gladly experience that every day. It happens continually to me: It calls itself work. That is wonderful and more than enough.

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Since this website is not only about fullish things, let’s get a little deeper, ok? LOL

Maria Lunk (PhD) of Emory’s Russian Studies Department discusses the evolution of the literary vampire from hellish figure to heartthrob.

Thanks to Stephen for sending the video…

It’s an interesting study on vampires… And I must say that Edward is the hottest (Brad Pitt in 2nd, of course)….

In an interview with the New York Times, Robert Pattinson admitted he’s suffering from a bit of Twilight-fatigue and that “it can get a little boring. The good news is that the whole thing is done in seven months.” I’m sure poor R-Pattz will be beset on both sides for such a candid comment. At one end he’ll get it from die-hard Twilight fans who will brook no insults — real or imagined — directed towards their beloved series of books, movies and plush duvet sets. On the other side will be all those who find it difficult to empathize with an incredibly good-looking actor who has the starring role in a billion-dollar movie series and no shortage of job offers. But come on: Don’t you feel just the teensiest bit sorry for Robert Pattinson?There’s the obvious reason to feel bad, of course. Who among us could stand the sheer, numbing hell of being followed around night and day by relentless paparazzi, having every little minutiae of our lives ruthlessly examined and dissected by a million little blogs, chomping away like insatiable mosquitoes? Imagine not having a private moment to yourself for three, four, five years and counting.

But, some may say that such tabloid attention comes with the job of being a famous actor. Sure, I suppose — but it’s his actual job where Pattinson gets the most sympathy from me. He’s an actor and the role of Edward is a horribly, horribly dull one.

Edward glowers, Edward mopes, Edward stares moony-eyed at just-as-dull Bella and mouths the worst, schmoopiest dialogue this side of a 14-year-old girl’s LiveJournal page. He doesn’t really grow or change in the movie — he loves Bella from start to finish — and doesn’t engage in much conflict outside of the odd, hasty fight scene. He has no arc, no development, no story. Wouldn’t you be bored to tears after three years of such stultifying nonsense? And then have to do press for it? Answer question after question about your nothing character who does pretty much nothing? I’d be champing at the bit to get the hell out of Dodge after playing such an empty fart of a character for four years, too.

So, have some courtesy for poor ol’ Rob. Yes, he’s rich and famous and obscenely handsome. But, like US Weekly tells us, he’s a star just like us — stuck in a boring job he hates and can’t wait to leave.

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Ok… That sounded kinda weird… hahaha

But the Jones Soda has some cool Twilight pictures on their labels. Robert Pattinson (Edward) and his castmates are “drinkable” now… Nice!!

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Old/New Twilight Set pictures of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Kellan Lutz.

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iVillage names Robert Pattinson as one of the 15 sexiest vampires in Hollywood history – as if we didn’t know that already!

Talk about getting pulses racing! Robert Pattinson’s tousle-haired vampire Edward Cullen was the embodiment of angst-ridden teenage fantasies in last year’s Twilight — and audiences salivating to see his brooding character in the flesh again has made New Moon one of the most anticipated big-screen events of 2009.

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