My agent and I try to be picky with roles so that I can drive my career in different directions and be different, creative characters. I want to be an actor for the rest of my life and to have fun with my career. So I told him that I wish I could do a movie that already has a fan base. And then 'Twilight' came along!

I lived in a tiny Midwest town, so I was always looking for adventure.

I've had a great run with great projects. I love the film industry. It keeps you young; it really does.

I love playing the bad guy getting away with stuff. I was that kid who learned from my older brothers who got away with everything by smiling.

I probably have more friends from 'Twilight' than I've ever had in my whole life.

People are seeing me as the guy who wants to get hurt, who wants to break a bone, get bruises. And that's how it was growing up with six brothers. I got beat up, and I beat up people.

I love competition.And I thrive on it. I love being able to win the room over before even walking through the door.