SAUGUS, Mass. — Blast got an opportunity to chat with “Twilight” leading man Robert Pattinson before the fan meet and greet and question and answer session at the Square One Mall in Saugus, Mass.‚ on November 14.

BLAST: Where you prepared for the fact that there were going to be mobs at your last two events and they’d have to get shut down?

RP: No, not at all. It’s not even the last two anymore, it’s been all of them.

BLAST: Since Comic-con. I was at Comic-con, and I remember when you came out there were just cheers.

RP: It hasn’t died down at all. It happened in [Italy], it happened in Mexico. It’s completely ridiculous.

BLAST: What do people at home think about it? Are your parents laughing, thinking you’re the new George Clooney?

RP: Well my sister was. She was just thinking, “Oh, what road did you take?” They think it’s like completely ridiculous.

BLAST: Have you talked to anyone else who’s on tour, like Kristen or Taylor or anyone?

RP: I haven’t actually. Do you how they’re doing? [laughter]

BLAST: They have not had the same response that you’ve had. That’s why I was asking. Are they-

RP: Are they what? Are they pissed off? [laughter] Um, I don’t know. I haven’t actually asked them.

BLAST: The movie’s coming out in less than a week. Is there anything that you’d go back and change about it? Or prepare for it to come out?

RP: No, I wouldn’t change anything about it. I mean, if I was doing it now, knowing it was going to be this audience, I think I probably would have done it differently. I’m not sure how. But I think, at the end of the day, it’s a good thing I went into it thinking it’s a small thing because it essentially is. It’s a small story, it’s an intimate story, and I think it comes across as being very human rather than being a big epic thing, which I think no one would have really appreciated. I think it looked very organic when you look at it. I hope people aren’t expecting to be like some like, “Waah!” like some like huge, you know, “E.T.” thing, because it’s really not. It seems very personal. The book is very personal. Hopefully, hopefully, you know, it will live up to its hype.

BLAST: In previous interviews, you [and Kristen] said that producers said, “Don’t take it so seriously, make it more of a teen flick.” Did you guys make it more of a serious movie or is it going to end up being more of a [teen movie]?

RP: I think the fans of the book would be kind of upset if it was too too serious, because it’s not exactly “War and Peace” or something. I mean, it’s funny. I had Catherine give me a copy of the book with all the instances where Edward smiles and jokes and stuff. They were all highlighted, because I was so determined to make him like the most depressing character in the history of fiction. I think that’s the point. You don’t know how something is coming out, you don’t get in the edit room or whatever. So no, it’s good how it turned out. I think the beginning is how I wanted it to be, and I think it’s better. No girl would ever think the perfect guy would be some kind of manic-depressive.

BLAST: Depends on the girl.

RP: Well yeah. If I was a girl, I’d love it. I love manic-depressive girls. But you know, I don’t really.

BLAST: Are you prepared for the girls out there to be like, “Rob, will you go to prom with me?” because I’ve had a couple say that’s what they’re planning on asking.

RP: When is prom?

BLAST: May? Something?

RP: Well, that’s quite a long way off.

About The Author

Terri Schwartz was a Blast Contributing Editor from 2008-2009.

25 Responses

  1. Angelique

    I don’t understand why everyone has to treat him like an animal from the zoo you know the kind you stare at from the windows come on I bet he just wants to be treated like an ordinary guy it’s not like he’s the only hot guy in the world there will be more after him.

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  2. Salynn

    Hey Rob,

    I just wanted to say that i love Edward. And i know your not Edward you just play the part, your exactly the way i pictuered him in the discriptioin. ;D

    I just wanted to let you know that you are my hero along with Heath Leger (even though he is dead) but yeahh you are truly amazingg and ii cant wait for the movie in three days!

    I wish you would have a came to Miami,Fl but maybe one summer I’ll see you in London ( i go there every summer)

    well im pray for u to write back

    love,
    Salynn (:

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  3. Rebeckah

    Well, I ABSOLUTLY loved Twilight and i hope the movie wows me 🙂 But honestly girls i agree hes amazingly hot but hes got a life too. Good luck Mr.Pattinson. I have high hopes for your movie!

    Rebeckah!

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  4. Trisha

    hey Rob!!!!

    i really think you will make a great Edward and everyone who says otherwise is wrong. you are incredibly gorgeous and pretty much exactly like i imagined Edward.

    i cant wait for the movie to come out, and im sure you did a great job with it. but why is New Moon your favorite???
    are you like Team Jacob or something?
    because thats kinda messed up if you are Team Jacob and playing Edward… whatever lol

    love yaaaa!!!!
    ~Trisha

    p.s. i love the “~” isnt it the coolest?!?!?!?!
    lmaooo sorry for the randomness

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  5. carolyn

    I know what you mean. When I saw Robert in San Fransisco, they were literally INSANE. I felt that he needed space. He seems annoyed by all these outrageous sayings from these “Robsessed” fans. Haha!! I just said, “I hope you can still play your music.” He replies, “Hopefully. It’d difficult with a crowd like this.” Hhh..and that was the end of my dream, I guess. But yeah, he’s not animal..subsiding his ‘no hair washes for 6 years’ rule. :] I think he’s like the next Leonardo Decaprio, except his name doesn’t sound all too royal. Another thing, you REALLY should compare Robert Pattinson to Edward Cullen, Robert Pattinson’s a life of his own.

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  6. Raelynn

    I will just be happy for the cast when they can finally rest for awhile. They have to be exhausted! I guess fame comes with a price.

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  7. paula

    THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST MOVIE IN THE WHOLEE WORLD!!
    I LOVE HOW THEY FALL IN LOVE AND EDWARDD! (ROBERT] <3333 PLEASE WRITE BACKK ; IM READING NEW MOON RIGHT NOW AND I HOPEE YOU MAKE A MOVIE FOR THAT SO I CAN SEE EDWARDS FACE AGAIN AND KRISTEN REALTIONSHIP THAT THEY HADD! ITS AHH-MAZINGG I CANT EVEN EXPLAINN! PLEASE WRITE BACKK,,,, && BY THE WAY EDWARDD YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED ? LOL!

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  8. Rachelle

    Robert Pattinson is an amazing actor ,
    and hopefully I will meet him this summer if he goes to the twicon in dallas texas 😀

    Robert : if you actually read this , i lovee you! 🙂

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  9. amanda bastos

    uh, hey robert! my name is amanda and i am a pretty big fan of yours. um, i really dont exactly know what to say because…well…just the thought that you might read this message gives me goose bumps 🙂 what i wanted to ask you was when are coming back to miami FL? Now that i have seen the movie Twilight and seen that there is nothing more amazingly special in my life, i want to get the chance to see you and it really is important to me. and if you do read this, which will most probably be impossible but im trying, i want to let you know that even though i am just a kid ( im 13 actually) and i dont know what love really is, i can feel it in my heart sometimes that i love someone. and it hurts to hear them say they dont love me back. and you and twlight made me realize that it doesnt matter because if someone really loves me, i know they would do anything to keep me safe. so thank you so much for being there robert. i love you very much. bye 🙂

    love always,
    amanda bastos <3

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  10. hannah

    so…first i have to apologize for my bad english unfortunately I`m the little german-twilight-freak. so I`m really sorry for that…
    but guys…honestly look at some of these comments…
    it seems like some of you can`t understand that there is a little difference between Robert Pattinson and Edward Cullen .
    so I`ll try to explain it. see, Robert Pattinson is a real human. And Edward Cullen is -well I`m sorry for the disappointment- NOT a real human.
    so you should act like this. I mean he must be scary of all that screaming insane teenagers! and I totaly understan that they`re looking like they will rip his head of!
    poor guy. I mean they totally right. of course he is one of the most talented people we know… an amazing actor, an indescribable musician, a smart and funny guy ( I think I musn`t say anything about the way he looks. thats maybe something he get to hear each day…..and you all know what I mean)
    by the way I don`t believe that he`s going to read this but I`ll say it although. Thank you- for all of this. for your music ( I love it -did I said this already? No? oh okay now I have….)
    for the film and for the pictures…..
    I think I´ll never get the chance to meet him… a little sad for me but who knows maybe it`s better so I think I would get a shock if I would see him 😀
    anyway… I guess I just wanted to say thanks so yeah thanks

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  11. PAO(NENA)

    HI
    BUENO ANTES QUE NADA UN SALUDO A TODAS LAS SEGUIDORAS DEL CREPUSCULO OK
    MMM… SOY ORGULLOSAMENTE MEXICANA SOY TU FAN ESTOY ENAMORADA DE TI ERES SUPER WOOOAU.
    MI NOMBRE ES PAO SOY MAS CHICA QUE TU PERO CREEME DARIA LO QUE FUERA POR CONOCERTE TAL VEZ NUNCA LO LEEAS PERO TODAVIA TENGO ESA ESPERANZA.
    CREO QUE NADIE PUDO HABER HECHO ESE PAPEL MEJOR QUE TU NENE SABES UN SUPER…UN BESOOOTOTE TE AMO OJALA Y LO LEAS OK SIEMPRE ESTARE ESPERANDO LA OPORTUNIDAD DE CONOCERTE
    TWILIGHT IS THE BEST MOVIE I LOVE EDWART I LOVE ROB

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  12. Chandler barnes

    hey,I just wanted to say that I think your cute and funny.And I wanted to have your autograph. And where are you right now.this is going to robert right. well have a great time with twilight.So bye.

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  13. saskia

    hi bin saskia,komme aus hannover germany.ich finde twilight das buch und der film klasse.schade das ich das team twilight nicht sehen kann.es sind so viele fans die rob oder kirsten sehen wollen.schade.ich werde die nie vergessen,wie die anderen schauspieler.hab auch gehört das rob seine haare gekürzt hat.das finde ich nicht schlimm.ich finde nur schlimm wenn er sich selbst verliert.rob halte durch und als schauspieler müsstest du wissen was kommt.z.b viele auftritte,schreiene fans und paparazzi die bei jeden scheiß alles fotografieren.ach ja rob finden eines tages seine freundin und kirsten ist keine bitch.wünsche alle fans viel spass mit twilight.saskia

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  14. Jasmin

    hej robert……

    also…zuerst mal ein kopliment an ihre gute zusammen arbeit mit ihrer schauspielerkollegin…nd dann noch…..der film ist so toll…
    ich liebe twilight….!!!

    ja was es noch zu sagen gibt ich bin ein riesen fan von ihnen….

    das ich soar bei dem zweiten teil zur premiere komm egal wo sie ist….

    ich möchte sie unbedingt mal live sehen…(ist mein größter wunsch….)

    danke fürs lesen…..

    ach ja sie sind total hübsch…ein traumman einfach….

    in liebe jasmin

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  15. arizona

    will you go out with me i think your dead sexy and i am really telling the truth and buy the way you did a good job playing edward it seemed real i love twilight it was the best movie ever

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  16. bailey

    I LOVE YOU, ROB!!!!!!!AND IF YOU’RE REALLY READING THIS I WAS ALREADY OVERLY OBSSESSIVE WITH TWILIGHT AND YOU JUST RUINED IT, MAN! THANX A LOT!!!!
    F U, SUPER HOT F’ING JACKASS!!!! …..JUST KIDDING

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  17. micaaela

    hola!!!soy de uruguay y ya vi la peli estubo fantastica divina romantica me ncanto.me encanta como actuas besos!!!!!

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  18. Franziska

    Hallo,ich finde Twilight voll cool.Aber am coolsten finde ich Edward (Robert Pattinson).Mein größter wunsch wäre ihn kennenzulernen aber dann hätte ich ein Problem…Ich kann nehmlich nur wenig englisch sprechen.Aber auch wenn ich englisch gut sprechen könnte wüsste ich nicht wie ich ihn kennenlernen könnte.Also wird es wohl auch für immer ein Traum bleiben…

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