Taylor Lautner: ‘I understand Twilight fans’ passion

Taylor discusses the reaction he receives from his fans. Read more at DigitalSpy.

Taylor Lautner has said that he has grown to “understand” the passion Twilight fans have for the series.

Speaking to Company magazine, the actor – Jacob Black in the movies – discussed the enthusiastic reaction he receives from fans around the world.

“It can be difficult. But now I’m used to the screaming and the occasional grabbing,” Lautner said. “The first time it ever happened I was like, ‘WOAH! What’s going on? Why are they screaming? Why are they touching me?’

“But now I get the fans’ passion. We understand it so it’s not that crazy to us anymore. I just have to be more strategic about where I go, so I don’t go to the hippest restaurants at the busiest times, and I try not to tweet before I go.”

Discussing time spent in London, the 19-year-old said: “I’ve been there three or four times, but it’s always flying straight in and out on promotion for a film. This time I’m here a bit longer, so I’m going to hit up Rob [Pattinson] about where I should go. I’ve heard there are some great restaurants, so I’m really looking forward to trying them.”

Admitting to being a fan of British girls, he added: “The British accent is definitely not a negative!”

The full interview appears in the new issue of Company magazine, out Saturday, February 11.