Robert Pattinson, a renowned actor, has recently come under the spotlight for his tendency to tell lies during interviews. In a conversation with The New York Times, he opened up about this habit and shared some interesting anecdotes.

Uncovering the Truth Behind Robert Pattinson's Interview Tales

Early Career and the Interview Fugue State

Pattinson explained that when he first shot to stardom with "Twilight", he would quickly grow bored during interviews. He described it as a "fugue state" where the only questions he would be asked were about his newfound fame. This led to him coming up with stories on the spot, as seen in his 2011 interview with Matt Lauer on the "Today" show.During that interview, he told Lauer that he had seen a clown die during a circus. However, it was later revealed that this was a made-up story. Pattinson himself was shocked by his own words and couldn't understand why he had said them.

The Clown Story and Its Aftermath

Footage from the April 18, 2011 "Today" interview shows Pattinson telling the clown story after being asked if he considered joining the circus as a kid. He was promoting the movie "Water for Elephants" at the time, which follows a traveling circus. But even when Lauer asked if he was being serious, Pattinson stuck to his story.Days after the interview, a video on YouTube from the German premiere of "Water for Elephants" shows Pattinson admitting that he "actually made the whole thing up". He explained that it was a moment of boredom and a desire to say something interesting, but it had now come back to haunt him.

The Perverse Pleasure of Interviews

In a 2018 conversation for Interview magazine, Pattinson revealed that he "definitely" gets a "certain high" from interviews. He said that there is a little "gremlin" inside him that makes him want to say something shocking or terrible. This perverse glee has given his publicist a few heart attacks over the years.Pattinson's honesty about his interview habits shows a different side to the often-seen public figure. It raises questions about the nature of interviews and the pressure that celebrities face to come up with interesting stories.