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Robert Pattinson says 'Twilight' is like a "virus".

The actor - who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the movie franchise - is amazed at the response he's had from fans around the world to the latest instalment, 'New Moon'.

He said: "We went to Japan earlier on in the year. There wasn't that much of a reaction - but last week when we went again, it suddenly exploded, the same as in England.

"I don't know how, it just explodes so quickly. It takes seven months to take hold - it's like a virus."

The 19-year-old actress - who plays Bella Swann in the vampire saga - said she found it hard to deal with the disappearance of Robert's character Edward Cullen for a large chunk of the filming.

She said: "For Bella in this film, Edward leaving her is like physical withdrawal. She is an addict when it comes to this boy.

Robert Pattinson has been dumped by Kristen Stewart - because he wanted to marry her.

The 19-year-old actress reportedly called time on her romance with her 'Twilight' co-star because the 23-year-old British actor was making her feel pressured and smothered.

A source told America's OK! magazine: "Robert was talking marriage but she told him they needed a break."

It has also been claimed Kristen felt their relationship was stopping her from spending time with friends and family.

Robert Pattinson took inspiration from James Dean for his role in 'Twilight'.

The 23-year-old British actor - who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the hit movie franchise - owes his success to the Academy Award-nominated star of 'Rebel Without a Cause'.

He said: "I tried copying James Dean's accent just because I've always wanted James Dean's voice. I think that is why it has worked. Everyone loves a bit of James Dean."

Pattinson also tried to copy the acting style of the screen legend, who tragically died aged 24 after a car crash.

Robert Pattinson can't get a date.

The 'Twilight' star has become a huge heartthrob since taking on the role of vampire Edward Cullen in the movie franchise but insists girls aren't interested in him as a person.

The 23-year-old star said: "Girls scream out for Edward, not Robert. I still can't get a date."

"Before I got the role in Twilight, I didn't really know what I was doing. I didn't know if I did want to be an actor," he told the Daily Star.

"I hadn't got to university and I was just bumming around and not feeling particularly good at anything. At the time I was desperately thinking I would never reach or achieve my goals."

Pattinson has just finished up work on the sequel, NEW MOON.