The most famous face in the world right now might be Robert Pattinson. He’s best known for starring in the mega-hit movie The Twilight Saga, which has now been adapted into an audiobook and four mobile games. If you haven’t heard of him, shame on you! He’s a total sweetheart, and I’m sure many of you will be happy to know he’s finally opening up about his love life and personal life.
In a new interview with GQ magazine, the actor reveals a lot about his personal life and loves. Here are some interesting excerpts:
On Dating Women Younger Than Him…
“I think it’s important to be able to look past physical differences and see someone’s character. I genuinely enjoy being with someone who is more mature and has a lot more experience. There is no point in wasting your time with someone who is twice your age. That’s just boring! So, it’s more relevant to find someone who is around your same age or a little younger. That way, you can have some fun and adventure together.”
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On Having Fun Onset In The Twilight Saga
“It’s such a different story with The Twilight Saga. It was really fun to work on, and it was challenging too because it was so different to what I was used to. I was playing these vampires, and I had to embody a sense of humor that is quite dark. Vampires are definitely not known for their sense of humor! So, it was quite fun.”
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On His Iconic Look
I love the way my character, Cedric, came out. I was looking for a way to make myself look different from the usual vampires, and I think I found it. At least, in the costume department! I loved the whole process of putting the costume together. It took me a while, but it was totally worth it.”
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On His Favorite T-Shirt
“I love this shirt and I’ve been wearing it for as long as I can remember. It’s such an iconic t-shirt and it makes me feel like a kid again. It’s the classic ’80s tennis attire, and it was one of the first shirts that I ever bought for myself. It’s made of silk and it has this amazing print on it. It’s my favorite because it makes me feel like a kid again. It’s perfect for the summertime or when you want to feel a little more ’50s.'”
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On Living In London
“It’s so much fun living in London, especially since I can walk to work almost every day. I love the hustle and bustle of the city, as well as the fact that there are so many options for food. One of my favorite ways to spend my free time is to go for walks or to the pub to eat. In addition to that, I love the fact that there are so many museums and galleries to visit. It’s amazing how much culture there is in this city. Sometimes I feel like I’m never short of an activity to do.”
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On His Favorite Drink
I have a drink that I always go for whenever I visit London. It’s called the London Cocktail, and it’s made with gin or vodka, cranberry juice, and dry vermouth. It’s my ‘go-to’ drink whenever I’m there. In fact, I think I had it last week…I could smell it!
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On What Drives Him
I think what drives me are my friends. I’ve been lucky enough to have some amazing friends, and we’ve been through a lot of ups and downs together. We’ve been through our share of heartaches and we’ve had our share of fun times. Most importantly, we’ve stuck together through thick and thin, and that’s what I love most about them. When I was 23, I went through a bit of a rough patch. I had a lot of heartache, and it wasn’t until I opened up to my friends that I was able to start feeling better. It’s so important to have people you can trust, and I feel lucky to have found that in my friends. They’ve been there for me through thick and thin, and I love them for that. It’s interesting to note that when I was 23, I felt very much alone in the world, but now that I’m older, I don’t feel that way as much. I feel like I can share my with my friends and that they’ll be there for me. That’s what drives me – my friends.
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On Staying In Shape
It’s funny because when I was younger I was quite shy and skinny, but as I’ve grown up I’ve definitely opened up to my senses and started enjoying food more. It was a real process for me to start enjoying food, as I’d always associated it with sadness or bad feelings. Since childhood, I’d never really had an appetite, and I used to think that food went with emotions. So it took time for me to realize that food could be joyous, and I could enjoy it without feeling guilty. It was quite an interesting process, and it’s something that I still need to work on myself. One of the ways that I try and stay in shape is by getting up early in the morning and going for a run or doing some yoga. It’s something that I enjoy and that makes me feel better.”
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On His Biggest Fear
My biggest fear is failure. I’ve always been very fortunate to have achieved a lot in my life, and I’m afraid that one day that might all come to an end. I don’t want to go out like that. I’d really like to keep on going as long as I can and not let fear get the best of me. At the same time, I think it’s important to have fear. We need to be afraid of something, or it’ll eat away at us. That’s how I see it. In life, if you don’t fear failure, you’re probably going to end up failing a lot. It was definitely a learning experience, and it made me look at everything in a different light. I’ve always tried to push my limits, and this challenge made me realize how far I could go. It also made me see that there are many people out there who love and accept me for who I am, and that gives me strength. It’s a difficult world to find love in, and it took a lot for me to realize that there were good people out there who had my back. That was a hard thing to learn, and I’m thankful that I did.
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On His Dreams For The Future
My dreams for the future are very simple. I just want to continue making the most out of what I have now and keep on going as long as possible. Of course, I’ve got a lot more I’d like to do in life. I haven’t fulfilled many of my dreams so far, but my mantra is keep on trucking and something will eventually turn up. In the mean time, I’ve got lots of fun projects to keep me busy. There are lots of exciting things in the works, and I can’t wait to share them with you all. For now, I’ll leave you with this – life’s too short to worry about what you haven’t got, so go out there and take it! Enjoy what you have, because you never know what could happen tomorrow. It could change your life forever.