I apologized to Rob, says Meyer, for ruining his life.

But teenage girls have their mood swings.

Fame, clearly, would take getting used to.

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I asked the producer, Is Rob ready for this?Have you guys prepped him?

Is he ready to be the It Guy?

I dont think he really is.

I dont think he sees himself that way.

And I think the transition is going to be a little rocky.

He speaks softly, hunched over his water.

Why are we here?

he wonders, looking around at the uptight crowd.

He laughs at what a cliche he must sound like.

Every actor I meet here says theyre a musician as well, he says.

NEXT PAGE: We did not have a good option [for casting Edward] until Rob came along.

And the movie rests entirely on his shoulders.