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USA Weekend Interviews Robert Pattinson

by LMCullen on October 23, 2009 · Comments

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USA Weekend has an awesome new article about Our Love Affair With Vampires. In the article they detail on the Vampire Craze over the years.

Oh, did I forget to mention that they also have a new interview with Robert Pattinson? :D Check out the interview below  -

To get a modern image of a vampire, Pattinson initially watched movies such as “Interview With the Vampire” and “Blade.” But he really discovered who Edward was by researching outcast roles not involving the undead. “Rebel Without a Cause was a big influence on the first ["Twilight" film] — it influenced the hairdo and stuff,” Pattinson says, laughing. “In lots of ways, it has a very similar character arc: An everyday girl brings this relatively strange individual out of his slump.”

A James Dean type — that is, Pattinson — always attracts teenage girls in flocks. “It’s like The Birds, with teenage girls,” says “New Moon” director Chris Weitz. “You turn around, and there would be a line of girls standing there.”

Pattinson, 23, a native of London, takes all the swooning over his lanky, 6-foot-tall frame and wildly styled hair in stride. “I’m not entirely sure what it is,” he says. “I’ll probably realize afterward how I could have controlled it a little bit more. But I am still like a deer in headlights.”

And there’s the fact that many haven’t yet separated Pattinson the actor from Edward the vampire. “Right at the beginning, everyone just called me Edward,” he says. “I don’t really mind either way. There’s something about that character that, for some reason, has sparked an interest in massive degrees in so many different people.

“If you want to compete with your own character, you have to really fight. I don’t know if I could be bothered to fight,” he says, chuckling again. “I just let it go by.”

You can check out the rest of the article here!

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  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    13Th?
    LOVE the interview with Rob... *sigh*
    EDIT - CW's description of fangirls - "It's like The Birds" - too funny! LMAO

    Dear Rob,

    If I saw you, I would TOTALLY call you by your real name. You deserve that. And once we got to know each other, I'm sure we'd have other things we could call each other... ;)

    Love,
    SnowyHedwig
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    No Edward. It is all about Rob. Oh, Rob, don't you understand that we "Birds" do not give a shiznit about Edward anymore. You far surpass Edward's allure.

    Edward I would have to treat with kid gloves and be careful not to offend is delicate sensibilities.

    Rob, I would have you screaming for more!!!! LOL
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    LMAO - and THAT is where the "special" names would come in... ;)
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    "Edward I would have to treat with kid gloves and be careful not to offend is delicate sensibilities."

    Edward you have to slap around a few times until he regains his manhood again.

    Dangit, I used Edward and manhood in the same sentence. F*** me!
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    RFLMAO ... how could you? Another one of those oxymorons. hehe
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    ROTF!!!

    Hmm, that wasn't the manhood I was talking about...
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    I understood what you meant. We are lost in translation today for some reason.

    Manhood, you know vs. being a pansy whiney a$$? Oxymoron for Edward?
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    LOL, I know what you meant too. I must be thinking of the wrong word... it ends with hood too. Hmm.
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    Ransom Spunk?
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    No better. I got a better one.

    Hot piece of a**.
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    yup, that's a great one... of course, depending on your mood, "master" or "slave" would be just PERFECT... :D
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    Oh, how could I forget how Twilight's undertones of sadomasochism and domination. I'm sure that's an aspect of Edward Rob admires profusely.
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    O.O
    I was just being in the gutter, sorry!
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    Sorry? I was totally being in the gutter too LOL. Do sadomasochism and domination scream gutter-speak to only me?

    Looks like it's time for NTJB to call up Dr. Drew and head over to rehab...
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    oh, HALE no... BDSM are always welcome in my part of the gutter! Sorry, I must be sicker than I thought... *points to head* not feeling so good headache & runny nose-wise...
    *hugs NTJB* sorry!
    LOL - if you need Rehab, I shudder to think what he'd do to me... probably write me off as a lost cause...
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    Aww, I'm sorry about your illness. I hope you feel better soon. :(

    <hands snowy some Rob-i-flu and the bouffant wig>

    Now, remember, rub it three times before you go bed and I promise by tomorrow morning you'll be right as rain.
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    LOL - I'm taking some Rob-i-flu, too - you saw how effective it was for Snappy, I'm sure it'll help me out.. ;)
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    OK, good.

    Don't take too much though. You must might end up like either of these if you do:

    http://whattheforks.files.wordpress.com/2009/03...
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    AAAAHHHH!!! *runs away screaming*
    I do believe I am scarred for life...
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    ROTF!!!!!!!

    That should scare that cold right outta your body LOL.
  • O_o.dogReadingEclipse.o_O
    HEdwig! hedwig died in the last book.:(
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    yup. but i still love her! :D
  • O_o.dogReadingEclipse.o_O
    i love her too,:)
  • lovestwilight
    He's so humble, even after all of this madness. I think I fell a little bit more in love with him just now.
  • Carpediemtoday
    My sentiments.... that's why I'm so in love with Rob. He is soooo humble and not to mention funny as hell!!!

    o.k everyone, I've been MIA recently, i"ve been stuck in fanfic world, reading The Blessing and The Curse. If you haven't read this fic, you need to... Anyways, I need some help with getting a slamming avatar. Can anyone help?

    Thanks!
  • TeamSwitz09-DontHateTheTruck
    ooh, whats that ff about ?
  • Carpediemtoday
    When I say that you have to read this, it's not me just saying it.... I swear, it will blow your mind away.... Please read and report back to me what you thought. It's about soulmates but what do you do when your soul mate wants to basically consume you.... urgh... someone that has read this, please help me explain... Better yet, here's the link, please, please check it out.
  • OhEdward (The Original)
    I'm holding my spot with random letters in the form of a sentence. Then I'm going to read the interview. Wonder if I'll get busted for that?

    Charming and articulate as ever. Rob still remains untouched by the horror of celebrity!
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    LOL - I dunno, OhE, you're pushing your luck! ;)
  • Wolfi ♥(TEAM BAD@SS LEAH)♥ ♥
    BUSTED!!!....lol
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    LMAO! I hope Rob remainds untouched for the rest of his life!
  • geminiheartmk
    But I want to touch him sooooo baddd!
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    LOL, I meant by the horror of celebrity...and any other girl in the word besides me!!!
  • PhoenixMP3 ~ Mrs. Cudmore
    ......."But I am still like a deer in headlights.” .............

    and what a beautiful deer. You are doing just fine in fact you are doing great!

    :D
  • cutesweetiezzz
    Doesn't the cover of the magazine match perfectly with what he said, "But I am still like a deer in headlights."
  • PhoenixMP3 ~ Mrs. Cudmore
    LOL you are so right!!! I was too taken with his eyes and reading the article that I didn't notice lol
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    New Moon is so soon! Can not wait!!!

    EDIT;

    Poor guy - he must think he has a twin named Eddie. LOL

    "Mom I want to date Eddie"

    "Honey that's his twin Rob!" LOL
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    Aaaaaaaaggggggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Your going to make me go Twichotic again. Just when Marie calmed me down. Oh no! What do I do? I need this movie now!!
    *starts to have convulsions*
    *foaming at the mouth*
  • mAriE_(LovesFrolicking)CC-VG
    *shakes head*
    uh-oh! here we go again!
    *gets a brown paper bag for TSO*
    ok use this! use this!
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    *breathing in deep
    breathing out deep
    breathing in deep
    breathing out deep*
    Thanks! What would I do without you Marie?!
  • mAriE_(LovesFrolicking)CC-VG
    *sigh*
    u'd probably be lying somewhere now and... *shudders* u know what, i dont even want to say it. *sigh* but ur ok now right? *hugs TSO tightly*
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    thank you for not saying. *hugs* I love you Marie!
  • mAriE_(LovesFrolicking)CC-VG
    aww...
    *starts t cry*
    i love u too my TSO! ur soo sweet... ^_^
    *cries tears of joy*
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Now now. No phasing aloud. The only Fursplosions are to be between me and Chaske later tonight....

    (clears throat)(Speaks soothingly)
    Breath in your nose tothe count of 5...
    Breath out your nose to the count of 5...
    Looooook at the Edward picture....
    Look into his liquid butterscotch eyes...
    Feel his love for you...
    Feel his pain as he waits for you to see him on the screen...
    Think about shampanties....
    Shampanties in a liquid butterscotch color....
    Think about duct tape and bee-bee guns...
    Close your eyes....
    Breath in to the count of 5...
    Breath out to the count of 5...
    Breath....
    Breath....

    (Looks at TSO to see the hypnosis worked and she is now in a dream like state mumbling 'liquid butterscotch')

    (Creeps away quietly....)
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    *snaps out of hypnosis*
    *points finger in LWNV face*
    YOU
    ARE
    TRYING
    TO
    KILL
    ME.
    *runs frantically*
    Marie! Marie! Help me! help me!
    LWNV is trying to kill me with pleasure.
    HELP!
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    I was trying to keep you happy and quiet in a trance like state for the 20-some odd days! (throws hands up in dispair)

    Marie! Marie! Help her! My hypnosis failed!!!!
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    LOL - *thinks about it* twins in the form of Rob & Edward...
    where are my shamanties?!
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Does stem-cell research cover cloning???

    MWA-HA-HA! (Mad scientist laugh)
  • SnowyHedwig <3 NM, hate MR
    hmmmmm..... need some cells.... perhaps Rob would be milling to make a "donation"? ;)
  • mAriE_(LovesFrolicking)CC-VG
    hahahahaha. good one LMNV! ^_^

    but yeah.. i think that image of him as Eddie wont change. at least for now..

    good thing he doesnt mind that. ^_^
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    I hope for your sake his is not just saying that but then brewing a deep hatred for Twi fans not knowing the difference between Rob and Eddie 'cause I know I'd hold a grudge if peeps called me the wrong name (I think I beat a guy up once for calling me the wrong name once...

    He couldn't walk upright for days... LOL
  • mAriE_(LovesFrolicking)CC-VG
    WOW. well arent u a feisty one? hehehe. scary... ^_^

    for sure he doesnt mind at all. i just wish people would call him robward instead. *giggles* just so there's a touch of his name in it. hehehe ^_^
  • mlj (Team Pea Coat)
    I always get happy when I see a new picture of my boyfriend!
  • Riss<3Twilight-TeamBELLA
    Dear Rob,

    When will you learn that it is you I want, and not Edward. You with your charming humor and contagious laugh. You with your messy hair and 2nd day worn shirts. Especially, YOU with your talented acting performances.It is just a mere coincidence that you played my favorite vampire, Edward. A wonderful mere coincidence.

    I love you in your entirety. Forever, and ever.
    Riss
  • crazy about rob & team robsten
    totally agree with you, I love Edward, but I love rob more. I like the way he give a big laugh. The people around him must be very happy, he always make everyone laugh. How wonderful to live with him (Kristen, girl you go)
    He bring perfect Edward to live.
  • Riss<3Twilight-TeamBELLA
    hehehehe
  • Can't wait for New Moon!
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Congrats on 1st!
  • agava CW4BD
    :)))

    EDIT: Is that a 3rd? yeay me...;/
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Saved for
    HOLLYWOOD2BROOKLYN
  • No FAIR!!

    *sulks*

    No Keepsies.
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Nope. She is hoofing the streets today for work (And NOT in a 'Pretty Woman' way LOL) so I'd thought I'd save it for her. i got it fair and square with no gibberish.

    You will have to gracefully accept 5th. (Or I'll fight you on the gibberish 1st you just got *eyes glint, body begins to shake as phasing becomes imminent...*)
  • *whispers to LWNV*

    You know one vamp + one wolf = dead wolf though right?

    Hiiiiiiiiii YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

    *tickles LWNV under the chin*
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Mmm Yes, but I am both (granted mostly wolf but still both - points to name)

    AND you know H2B will side with me (cause she will love the spot), sooooo (laughing),

    Your math was wrong....
    one vamp + one vamp w/a wolfvamp = One sore vamp, right????

    (Jumps on AND and bear hugs her)

    LOL
  • Well... not if I bring out....MR TICKLE!!

    *shows curling tickle fingers*

    I'm gonna getcha!
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Mwa-ha-ha But I am not ticklish!

    (Pulls out *NEW* Eddie cardboard)

    Here vampy vampy vampy... (leads back to 5th spot) You can keep it.....
  • Fourth!! And on a rob post...

    Or am i?
  • LWNV (ready to FURSPLODE!)
    Here vampy Vampy Vampy....

    (Sets Cardboard *new* Eddie up)

    Enjoy this spot!!!!

    (Emmit style hug)

    (MWA - Wolf style slurp on cheek)
  • Kay
    *swooooooooooooon*
    he rocks those contacts... what a stare....
  • Don'tDrink&RunWithWoodenStakes
    I was kinda hoping the "interview" will really be new and not put together with some quotes from before haha it's so hard to have a normal interview recently.

    Btw what the hell did they do to that picture...it looks weird haha.
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    *dying*
  • mAriE_(LovesFrolicking)CC-VG
    15th??

    EDIT:

    wow. i just love to look at that pic. LOVE IT. he's soo dreamy.. ^_^
  • bella7
    Oooooooh. <3
    I'm melting. It's just so gorgeous. <3
  • AshleyAnne5
    he has such a witty sense of humor!
  • *Team*ThePlayButtonIsEvil*
    Dangit, I always just miss it by like 10 minutes!
  • TeamEdward1
    oh Rob <3
  • ~Team Tattward~
    I heart Robs elfin ears!! :)
  • crazy about rob & team robsten
    So beautiful pic, i like the eyes and lip and the expression so much!
    And the interview, god, he is so lovely, intelligent and full of humour .
    Just love rob <3
  • xxTeamYouCanGoToHellxx
    Regis and Kelly

    Robert Pattinson will be on our show November 19th!! Don't miss it!

    http://twitter.com/Regis_and_Kelly
  • breesmom
    Wonder if my DVR sets that far ahead? I must have that on tape!

    What a dat November 19th will be!!!!!
  • Gah! I love him!!!!! lol
  • team robwards moan(;
    i love the contacts! he is amazing! jeez i cannot wait till Nov 20! im going to try to hibernate till then.
    *goes to try to hibernate for 27 more days*
  • TeamVampiresWearGucciSuits
    "Rebel Without a Cause was a big influence on the first ["Twilight" film] — it influenced the hairdo and stuff,”

    --> I KNEW it. I thought I had seen that bouffant before.
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    As well as on 90210.

    I think the James Dean reference (which Rob has never made before directly as far as I know) is foreshadowing Harpers!!!!
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    I still don't get the 90210 thing. Liam's hair is more Efronish then Rob bouffantish.
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    Um, I'm talking about Dylan McKay the epitome of the James Dean impersonator. Did you see the man's bouffant in the first three seasons of 90210???

    http://greatestblogeverhulad.files.wordpress.co...

    James Dean squared

    And Rob is James Dean to the 10th power.
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Ahem ... you are talking to the biggest Dylan McKay fan of all time. Yeah, that is me. I had a close to life size poster of him in my room when I was in junior high and high school. Dylan was the bad boy dreamy dude of my dreams. And, yes, it was all about two things .. the hair and the bada$$iness.
  • Carpediemtoday
    I get you guys... I love the bad boy Rob, but must say, I'm smitten with the goofy kind of nerdy, shy Rob. Is that bad? I'm kinda into misfits....
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    I like the whole package. I like that he has this scruffy bad boy thing going on, but he can also be the clueless nerdy guy. So hot.
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    So what you talkin about some lame Liam dude that's a blip on the pop icon radar.

    James Dean
    Dylan Mckay (Luke Perry)
    Robward Pattinson

    That's all. Jeez.
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Sorry, dude. Someone was talking about him on here a couple days ago. In the episode, they were at a Halloween party and someone walked up to him and asked if he was Robert Pattinson. I'm like WTF? He looks nothing like him. Lamo.
  • NTJB-TeamNOtoMRforBD!
    <rolling eyes> Whenever someone utters Robert Pattinson, he should get paid 1 million dollars. Noticed how the media kept bringing him up so that all those lame shows got advertisements?? Dancing with the stars, 90210, and VD talking about Twilight a couple weeks back.
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Well, it only makes sense that they are pumping Twilight. Jennie Garth is married to Peter Facinelli and Annalynne is dating Kellan. Both are on the show, so it is probably an inside joke to include Rob's name in the dialogue.
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Yippee!!! So glad to see you. I thought you were MIA for a while?
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Hmmm ... so I am a freakish creepy bird now. Oh well, I'm down.
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    I will fight FOR you Rob. I have it covered. But I do expect some kind of reward for my efforts later. I'm not doing the mess for free.
  • geminiheartmk
    Oh yeah Rob post! My day is complete! Aaahhh!
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    Pretty...smart...funny. That is all I can articlulate now...*eyes scan back up to cover of magazine*
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    I know this is the millionth comment for me, but I keep noticing things.

    Whoever is responsible for the photoshopping needs to STOP. Why do they feel the need to photoshop the hale out of Rob's face. It's Robert Pattinson. The man is perfection. Why mess with that?
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    You can say that again!!
  • Carpediemtoday
    What's been photoshopped?

    He looks great here!
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Oh, I agree. He is hot. That is my whole point that they don't need to touch him up so much. Or brighten his eyes to the point that it distracts from the rest of his deliciousness.
  • Carpediemtoday
    Gotcha.... Rob is totally fine,though... I like him a little messy though...
  • Jacob... and mr Pattinson
    pluck those eyebrows man!;)
  • CF911 Team Tyler!
    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    Have you gone Rob-tarded?!
    I have pills for that.
    *hands J&Mr.P a de-rob-tard pill*
    take two of these and then look back at your comment and realize it's crazy talk.
  • Jacob... and mr Pattinson
    *takes TSOs pills, looks at picture again* WTF did you give me? cause I am seeing angels now....
    *remembering robert pattinson always looks like this* oh phew! and yes, he still looks like a god, just one with a little bushy eyebrows;)
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    You see? All better. Now don't mention the plucking thing again. I'm not sure I could save you before someone tries to hurt you.
  • Jacob... and mr Pattinson
    yes, yes, thank you for saving my a$$! I would jump in and save yours too, but judging by your avi, i think i'm too late... lol
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    LMAO! That was Edward! Do you see my name?
  • Jacob... and mr Pattinson
    yeah, i see it... been on a little trip to isle esme, have we?;)
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    Oh yes! I got so carried away that I txt my hubby today and told him to ravage me into a jizz induecd comma.
    LMAO!
    He wrote back...
    I got you girl.
    *blushes uncontrollably*
    I can't wait to get home now!
  • Jacob... and mr Pattinson
    guess your weekend will be kind of okay!
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    Just kinda'
  • edwardcullen_luvr
    LOL!! My husband and I got in an arguement today while I was on my lunch break. I am not looking forward to going home and continuing that arguement, so maybe I should send him a text similar to yours and he will forget all about the arguement :) Genius, TSO!!
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    It really is. you should try it. Let us know how that goes.
  • edwardcullen_luvr
    I will. Hopefully it works!!
  • TSO☠222Days4Eclipse☠
    *wink*
  • 27 more days w00t!
  • yrlara2
    He looks so delicious I want to lick his teeth...is that weired? To want to stick my tounge between those lips and lick his teeth? I can only imagine...but it comforts me that I can picture it! LOL
  • mrsMcullen
    This is one of those posts when all what comes out of my mouth is :
    * coughs *
    " ROBERT THOMAS PATTINSON WOULD YOU MARRY ME ? "
  • TheLionFellIn<3W/Ceci-ROBECI
    I LOVE you ROBERT!!
    You are my sweetie pie... GOD how beautiful you are...
    =(
    I miss your smiles and your laughs and your dorkiness... where art thou!?!

    AND I love YOU, LMC for ALL the work you've been doing and for dedicating SO much of your personal time w/us... I want you to know that you ARE appreciated... I <3 you!
  • Carpediemtoday
    This is not safe, but I have to ask.... Any twifan in the sherman oaks california area? particularly adult, female. I ask because, I would love to go to a viewing with some die hard twifans.. none of my girlfriends are into the saga... So i'm going to be going all alone...... it's not that bad, I saw twilight by myself....

    I need to figure out a safe and I repeat, safe way to connect with twi fans... any suggestions?
  • cutesweetiezzz
    I love you magazine cover! Close up! *major swoon*
  • BAM6AM88
    mwahaha they didnt pluck the crap outta his eyebrows this time....thank goodness
  • TheHoneyBear
    He looks beautiful.
    This photo looks very haunting. It's like you can't stop staring at it, but one moment it looks like he's gonna jump you or something. (i don't mind, really)
  • Endedw
    I love how easy going he is!
  • riza ♥ vamps(teamEDWARD_4ever)
    my brain is like... rob.. yummy.. rob.. marry me.. rob..
    *taken by my wild dream*
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