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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