I have no doubt that you’ll see this quote from Kristen Stewart taken out of context and posted on Perez or elsewhere soon. This is an article that hasn’t been covered much from way back in November of 2008, concerning fans who were constantly monitoring the Twilight movie shoots as they took place:

Even as small crowds of the books’ fans would follow from one outdoor location to another, she says she “kept her head down the entire way.”

“I just didn’t pay attention,” Stewart recalls. “I was like, ‘You guys are celebrating something that has not come true yet. So, you are really retarded and have nothing to do with this creative process and I really don’t want to hear you celebrate in front of me. Get out of here! It’s my responsibility!’”

As I’ve said before, I appreciate Kristen’s honesty. Things are never just black or white–if you’ve ever been in any sort of friendship or relationship, you know this as fact. Stewart has stated very concretely that she loves the fans, but at the same time–wouldn’t you be frustrated with hundreds of eyes on your every move as you were trying to do your job? It’d be really frustrating after a while, despite the best intentions of the fans.

Perhaps she could have stated this more diplomatically, and the term she used is not very PC, but I appreciate her forthrightness. I take these outbursts from Kristen Stewart with a grain of salt, because I know they are part of a bigger picture of a vibrant, talented, and dynamic young actress that has had fame hit very quickly and hasn’t had a quiet moment to reflect on in it all yet. I think Kristen Stewart wants want everyone wants–a moment of peace every once in a while.

Advance warning: Please keep it civil in the comments, and read the original article for context.

UPDATE: Commenter Allie points out that Kristen Stewart has addressed this quote in a video interview–

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During the lazy weekend, I was Googlng the interwebs and happened upon this wonderful column that was written last year right before Breaking Dawn came out. If you haven’t read it, do so–it’s a treat–it manages to compare The Twilight Saga to an ’80s favorite, The Lost Boys . But be warned, it does have quite a bit of spoilery material. Here’s a small excerpt–

You might say her profound humanness is her superpower. And it’s also, of course, what makes Bella irresistible to readers everywhere, who identify with her and thrill at her brushes with doom in equal parts. (The hordes awaiting “Breaking Dawn,” the latest book in the series, hitting stores this weekend, are at least as thirsty as Edward on his worst day.) But instead of making her monsters evil, Meyer has given them a touch of Bella’s weakness so we can put ourselves in their places too. While TV series and comics have long played supernaturals for camp (see “The Munsters,” “Bewitched”), Meyer understands there’s no true meat to her tale without Bella, Jacob and Edward’s agony alongside their amazing skills—and no humanity. Bella, like us, is flawed and irredeemably normal. But being blessed with superpowers can be a bummer too.

Stephenie Meyer offers her own original take on life—and the afterlife

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Want to to bid a Stephenie Meyer-signed copy of Twilight? How about a Robert Pattinson-signed Twilight poster? Or, how about front-row tickets to TwiCon in Dallas during the cast sessions? There are tons of great auction items like this, and they’re all ending tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th in support of Team Shari, dedicated to a TwiMom who is an active member of the Twilight community and was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Proceeds will go to help pay for her medical bills and recovery.

Check out all of the amazing auction items at the Team Shari Auction Page, and bid before it’s too late! Some items only have bids in the $15 range, so don’t be scared off by the big-name items mentioned above–there is something for everyone!

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Can’t find the wicked Twilight Sweethearts Conversations Hearts at a store near you? We’ve found that Amazon is selling all three varieties online. You can buy them at–

• Group Shot Cover
• Edward Cullen Cover
• Bella Swan Cover

Check after the jump for the reverse side of the packets for a glance at factoids from Twilight. [thanks to KMHawkins25 for the scans!]

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