A guy reads Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2009-2011)

My Phone Call With Robert Pattinson

by Kaleb Nation

by Kaleb Nation

This week, I was invited, along with a bunch of other Twilight websites, to participate in a secret conference call with Robert Pattinson.

My question (and its follow-up) are in the video below or on my Youtube channel:

As I know everyone is insanely curious, here is how this type of thing happens. I was given a secret telephone number about 30 minutes before I was supposed to call in. In the same message, I was also given a password, which I gave to the operator when she picked up. After confirming my first and last name, I was put through to the conference, where I was muted until my turn to talk, and had to press certain keys to turn my microphone on. It was as close to trying to reach Batman as I think I’ll ever get 😀 . But it was worth it, because Rob was great.

Hope you like it!

(Note: at the end of this video is my new logo… tell me what you think 😉  . It will be on the shirts for TwilightLive!).

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142 Responses

  2. Great question! All of the questions I’ve heard so far in this interview on other sites are pretty in-depth, as well.

    You sound so calm. I would be freaking out so badly just speaking on the phone with someone famous that I would be talking at Gilmore Girls speeds and mixing up my words and generally sounding like a blubbering idiot. So I definitely have to give you credit for sounding calm and relaxed, even if you weren’t. I know I wouldn’t be.

  3. @Mia: It helps that I was in radio since I was 13. I would talk to lead singers of bands all the time, so I am kinda used to talking to well-known people.

    Also, guys don’t usually get starstruck over other guys (as I said, this would be far different with, say… Natalie Portman 😀 )

  4. Wow, so you’ve gotten a lot of experience. Lucky. Maybe if I had more experience I wouldn’t spaz over this sort of thing.

    I wouldn’t be starstruck because it’s Rob. I would act like that if it was Natalie or Rob or anyone else, really. I like Rob as an actor, but I’m not the type that drools over pictures of him all day.

  5. WOW..Robert Pattinson. You can tell you made him think. There were lots of umms. 😀

    I think there are lots of things real guys can learn from Edward, and not that guys have to be gorgeous vampires to get girls! But of course Rob doesn’t have issues with that I’m sure..

    Batman..Robert Pattinson..lol. You always make me laugh, Kaleb.

    You’ve been on radio since you were 13? wow..

    Oh, and yes, I love the new logo. With you’re “I’m definitely not reading Twilight” face..perfect!

  6. Great interview! Yeah, you really were calm. Rob really is awesome and down to earth in person. I met him at the Austin Film Festival. Every nice thing you hear about him is true.

    Oh, and Rob wanted me to tell you all that we’re getting married. 🙂

  7. … dude… wow. Did you ever imagine putting this site up would lead to being able to talk to *the* main actor in the movie?

    Amazing.

  8. Two awesome people talking to each other? It just doesn’t get any better than that. And I adore the new logo a ton.

    But as I said earlier to you: “Kaleb– I officially deem you the luckiest person alive.” Seriously.

    But still, you never answered one of the questions I asked you earlier “Looking for advice, eh?”. You replied with ‘ha ha ha’. But for cereal, were you looking for advice?

  9. I agree with janelle. “I’m definetly not reading Twilight” lol nice one. The new logo is perfect. I have one question though: What is going to happen to twilightguy.com after you are done with the books?

  10. Hahaha. I love Rob! Must’ve been crazy for him to get so many questions and try to figure out an answer right on the spot.

    Awww…I feel so bad that he was doubting himself so much. He really needs to know that he’s absolutely amazing! I’m glad he was chosen as Edward. =]

    & I love the logo! it’s adorable, though I’m not sure if you wanted the logo to be described in that way haha.

    Thanks Kaleb. You’re so lucky you got to talk to him!

  11. The new logo was way cool.
    And, it ws definately a good question. I had to watch it twice, because the first time, I kinda forgot what I was listening for. His voice just kinda surprised me. Love his accent uber much.
    And, I can’t believe you had to go through so much just to talk to him… bet it was just like how trying to talk to Batman would be. XD

  13. I envy you Kaleb.
    Lol would have been hyperventilating on the phone though. Haha xD

    Did Rob sound a little nervous to anyone else? (:

  14. Rachel you met him?! Ahh so jealous! I would be so tongue tied. I got to meet Switchfoot, my favorite band, and I couldn’t think of anything more intelligent to say than “Hi, I’m Janelle.” And my face was bright red. My friend was totally fine; she was her normal witty self and talking to them like they were old friends..I felt pathetic. If I met Robert Pattinson..I don’t even know. I don’t think I’d be able to compose my face enough to speak. lol. Again, pathetic.

    And stef, when he finishes the Twilight books, he’ll have to read The Host. 🙂

  17. Re: christy.
    November 3rd, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    I envy you Kaleb.
    Lol would have been hyperventilating on the phone though. Haha xD

    Did Rob sound a little nervous to anyone else? (:

    I think he sounds a little tired. Sounds like hes kinda kicking back and relaxing. It seems like a phone interview is easier than an in person interview.

  19. I’ve decided, Kaleb, that you must be doing something right to get this lucky. And that something might be Feng Shui. This is my personal hypothesis. Note to self: must buy book on Feng Shui and study.

    I listened to part I of the group interview on the Lexicon also, and I have to say that Rob sounded extremely nervous. Poor guy, he can’t handle the ropes yet of being the god of Twilight haha.

  20. Dear, I think that reaching Batman would be much easier. Just get your very own Batman-Logo-Giant-Flashlight-Thingy and then act distressed and helpless………. Not too hard. Or I suppose you could just hi-jack the original one. That would be even simpler.

  22. Robert is so down to earth! He’s so amazing, charming and intelligent! You’re really lucky you had the chance to speak with him!! You must have been super excited about it!
    If I found out I was going to speak with Robert Pattinson in 30 minutes, I think I would faint! Let alone try and think of only ONE question to ask him!
    Who were the other people that got to interview Rob?

  25. I love the logo, wouldn’t mind getting a shirt to for my self to help promote your site. You going to put them up for sale?

    I love how much he had to think! Like you threw him off guard.

  26. I love the new logo, goes alot with the typical Twilight Guy look…:/

    And very indepth question Kaleb.

  28. to Lauren: you’ve heard him speak for like, what? 2 minutes and you think you know him???
    Sorry to burst your bubble girl, but you have no idea if robert pattinson is down to earth or not.

  29. Hi, I was introduced to your website by my younger sister (she being a twilighter or whatever they’re called and me erm, not being one).

    Anyway, I just wanted to say that it was really interesting that Robert paused before he answered your question. It means that:

    1) Your question for well-thought through and unexpected and not one of those commonly asked ones.

    2) He really processes the question before answering, and doesn’t just churn out a pre-scripted answer

    3) He had to look for the page the pre-scripted answer to such a question, hence negating the first 2 points.

    Let’s just hope it’s a combination of the first two, and congratulations on a question well asked lol.

  30. That’s a pretty fancy-dancy process you had to go through. Even so, it was a cool interview.

    Also, the new logo was super cute.

  31. It’s like were passing through a bit of CIA security.. 😛

    Nice logo, Kaleb. 🙂

    Congratulations for the great interview.

  32. That is an awesome question to ask. It really says a lot about Robert Pattinson. After listening to that, I think that he will make a good Edward because he understands the character. I’m more excited to see the movie now!

    And the answer to your question: I really like the new logo. It’s real cool. I’d definitely buy a t-shirt that said that! Lol

  33. I find it interesting that no one is realy comenting on his answer (That I’ve seen, I didnt read all the comments). I didn’t realy agree with everything he said, I think guy who doesn’t revial everything about himself seems like he has something to hide, though I kinda get his meaning. Also knowing when not to talk??? I like talkative guys. Sure theres something atractive about the ‘strong silent typ’ but I would like a guy who likes to talk about his passions and makes me laugh. I like some of the other things he said though, like his humility and having morals and things like that.

    There’s my two cents. does anyone agree?

    also sorry about the meny grammer/spelling mistakes. I’m sick right now and can hardly think strait. 😛

  37. I love the new logo. Will it be available for all of us to purchase soon? And would it be acceptable for a TwilightMom to wear one? I wouldn’t want to break any Twi-guy rules.
    🙂
    As for your inclusion in the RPat interview, seems only natural that you would be and of course you were as professional as can be. As you always are. In fact I would go so far as to say that you had more presence in the interview than did Robert, who seems uncomfortable in real life interview situations. Good job, Kaleb. I’d vote for you any day!

  39. the logo is looking great!

    congratulations on getting to ask 😀 as someone said up there, there were a lot of ‘uhms’, so you did indeed make him think 🙂 and thanks for sharing it with us mortals who didn’t even know such a thing was happening 😛

  41. Oh my God!! Why can’t I watch this?? IT says “Sorry, this video is no longer available”. Is it really no longer available or is it just my stupid computer??

  42. Kaleb, I love the logo. You mentioned that they will be on the t-shirts for Twilight Live, but will we be able to purchase the t-shirts with that logo? Because as soon as my husband finishes Twilight I’ll get him one 🙂
    Happy Reading!

  43. @Elspeth: I will add shirts with the new logo to my Cafepress shop soon, but my logo will be a part of the TwilightLive shirts until then 🙂

  44. I like the logo Kaleb; it’s cool. I liked your questions, but Rob’s answers were so stuttered that I barely understood it half the time, and he didn’t mention the fact that Edward is a gentleman, which scores big points with most girls. I did like what he said about how Edward knows when not to talk. I never thought of that before, but it’s true.

  45. Also, I’m really excited to say that a guy friend of mine is borrowing Twilight from me, and I want him to send you his story when he finishes the series. I was worried that he might not like it, but I gave it to him yesterday, and he came in today more than half-way through the book, and he read all through our chemistry lesson!

  46. I watched all of the videos last night before I came out of my cave (bedroom) to watch One Tree Hill with my mom. Its funny, I could sit all day looking up Twilight stuff! Its not very healthy to do that, but I’m getting better (I’m not online as much anymore.) Anyways…. I watched them last night and had no clue you would be included, Kaleb! I was like, “Wait! I know that logo! Its Kaleb!!!!” and I listened a little more intently.

    I loved your question! And the way he answered was so cute… I find it funny listening to him answer questions…he seems so unsure of himself when he gets tough questions… He’s always saying “Well, I don’t know…” before answering. Its cute.

    Ok, has anyone bought the soundtrack!? I bought it today…and has anyone listened to the Rob song “Never Think”????? His voice is insane!!! So deep and raspy. It reminds me of old blues! Kaleb, please tell me you got this soundtrack!!!!!

    Btw, I love the new logo!

  47. Geez Kaleb very cool. I don’t know…I like Robert, I do, it’s just he always sounds so nervous when he is talking. I mean I know you have your whole radio thing going but if I were just to listen to the call and not know who was whoI would put money on you being the actor and not him. You’re question was awesome though. How did you pick it?

    Love love love the new design. very nice

  48. Thanks 😀 . But, keep in mind that every word Rob says will be quoted, checked and butchered in the media, and any slip-up will be all over magazines and fansites in minutes. So I’m sure he is going slow to make sure he says the right thing 🙂

  50. robert pattinson is hot (not as hot as Edward) but u probably should have asked stephanie meyer that as she is a GIRL and GIRLS ALWAYS (i cant underline always) know what they want (sorta) plus, on the inside, rob is a dick

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