Rob still trolling the journos.

“GALA GERMANY: Interview without a hangover. Robert Pattinson used to suffer from hangovers during former press days, today he tells us how he grew up.

Robert Pattinson became world famous playing the vampire in the Twilight Saga. The 29 year old British actor has long grew out of the role that made him famous and has become a convincing talented character actor like in his new movie LIFE by AntonCorbijn. In this biopic Pattinson plays a photographer who meets James Dean in 1955 and documents his life until his tragic death. That the once talkative Pattinson is out of the woods, is really showing during the interview. His fiance FKA Twigs he routinely leaves unmentioned and today he has sort of an apology for his former flippant use of alcohol…

When I interviewed you for the first time Twilight wasn’t even in the cinemas….
It was a crazy time. I was so inexperienced and not the least bit jaded. I remember that first day of interviews and how much fun it was for me because I hadn’t done something like that before and I just spoke without notes…

Did fame change you?
I am trying to protect myself more, but I also got used to my situation. I used to be much more nervous in public and I would have never done things that I do now.

For example?
I went to the Venice Beach boardwalk for a walk. I haven’t done something like that in years. And you know what? It was totally okay, only one person recognized me.

You seem much more relaxed.
Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and it’s much easier for me to give interviews, because I’m not hungover. It took me ten years to understand that. This might be the first interview I’m not hungover for.

Imagine my surprise and delight when I opened up today’s newspaper?!  I’ve kept my scans nice and BIG so hopefully easy to read for all those who can’t get the newspaper, it’s a great interview. Should I say this is a Scottish/UK newspaper, although kind of obvious in their title

Apologies the scans aren’t great, had to merge files as the paper was too big for scanner

And I had to update with the image from the FRONT page of the newspaper LOVE it

How gorgeous is this cover?  We will update with HQ scans and translation of interview as and when they are available – don’t you worry

To be honest the new still looks suspiciously like a screencap from the recent clip but I’m not complaining

Love all the interviews that are filtering through. Some really good quotes here.

From blockbusters to indie movies, the heartthrob reinvents his career. Starring in ‘Life’ by Anton Corbijn, he talks about fame, burgers and vampires. We have all dreamed of his fangs planted in our necks. But this fantasy is now over! Robert Pattinson, the sexiest vampires, favorite topic of all the paparazzi since ‘Twilight’, has completely performed his metamorphosis. Two chic movies with David Cronenberg ‘Cosmopolis’ and ‘Maps to the Stars’, then ‘The Rover’ by David Michod, an amazing road trip in the Australian desert, made him change. As if after the ‘Twilight’ phenomenon, the indie movies allowed him to affirm serenely his talent in acting. In ‘Life’ by Anton Corbijn (‘Control’, ‘A most wanted man…), in theaters on September 9, Robert Pattinson plays truthfully the photographer Dennis Stock, a friend of James Dean (we owe him the famous pictures taken in New York and in the farm of Indiana where the 50s’ idol grew up). About to fly to Colombia where he will pursue the filming of ‘The Lost City of Z’ by James Gray, Robert Pattinson talks with us on the phone. The voice is intense, joyful and the laugh is generous. Keep Calm!

ELLE: Allo? Robert Pattinson?
Robert Pattinson: Yes it’s me!

You are one of the most photographed celebrities in the world. Did you enjoy to play a photographer?
(Laughs) we must put things in context. In the 50s you didn’t become photographer like today with mobile phones, it was necessary to have technical knowledge …. It was a job that was practised with nobility.

How did you practice?
Anton Corbijn gave me a Leica from 1944 and told me: Try to make him a friend, and sees it as an extension of your hand because you will not leave during the shooting!

You took some pictures?
Yes. It was a disaster. I didn’t want to show them to Anton (laughs. Anton Corbijn is a very reputed photographer)

Watching the trailer, we wonder if you would have preferred to play James Dean?
Absolutely not. Dane DeHaan is perfect for the part. Me, I never had a passion for James Dean. When I was looking for heroes to whom identify myself, James Dean was not one of them. He belonged to another time. I didn’t look like him at all. However Dane knew all about him before the movie.

The friendship between the two men is interesting …
My character, Dennis Stock, is only 3 years older than James Dean but he lost all his innocence. He is already a father, with responsibilities, his aim is to become an artist. He wants to devote 100% of his time to photography, and a wife and children are not part of the journey.

Whereas James Dean is still a teenager …
He is a born artist. He is a born artist. The world of children is familiar to him. In any case he shares their imagination. There is this magic scene in the farm in Indiana where my character is taking pictures of James Dean playing with his young cousin. I loved this scene because I had to show the envy and jealousy.

How great is this feature, love the mix of real life pics & pics from the film. Cannot ever say enough how much I am looking forward to seeing LIFE, cannot wait!

InStyle Men gave the heads up that Rob was on the cover of their August edition.  Thankfully @nicole2dogs was able to obtain a copy and uploaded the scans: