Twitter Session #1 Robert Carlyle 21 February 2012

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Tweet Session #1 February 21, 2012

Robert Carlyle - Good morning/afternoon/evening.. and welcome to all the new followers today. I have time to reply for the next hour, so.. any questions!

@robertcarlyle_ God yes!! Thank you for this opportunity!! My friend REALLY wants to know what color Rumples nail polish is!!!
@changetherain the nails come ready made and they are granny black

@robertcarlyle_ How long did you take to decide to do the Rumple part? #OnceUponATime
@FairyNuff_ such an interesting idea it was an easy decision

@robertcarlyle_ what's your fave part of being Rumple/Mr. Gold? (Bet its the cool costumes! :P)
@FrenchieKelly being unpredictable

@robertcarlyle_ What made you join twitter? And welcome! :D
@smileonice got fed up with the impostors

@robertcarlyle_ how "fun" is it wearing all that gold make up/ how long does it take?
@shhmenna 2 hours

@robertcarlyle_ Oh- what has been your favorite scene to shoot thus far? :)
@aliasspycrazy i love all the fairy tale land scenes

@robertcarlyle_ Completely loving #OnceUponATime! Are you enjoying Vancouver? Any favourite places in town?
@ShelbyWon love Vancouver

@robertcarlyle_ Are you aware that Rumple's laugh is unique in the World?Nobody else could imitate it..By the way, you're great!
@EllyBambi thanks!!

@robertcarlyle_ How are you so talented?? And I'm being serious? You switch from Rumple (crazy) to Mr. Gold (calm and cool) so effortlessly!
@EbonyShiksa thanks i appreciate that

@robertcarlyle_ In the show Once Upon a Time. Did you already say what happened to your son?
@JesusInspiron5 just that i lost him.. the episode I'm shooting now shows you why

@robertcarlyle_ Do you find it hard to switch between Rumple and Mr. Gold? They have distinct personalities, and I love both!
@SoWeetie no.. they are normally shot on different days

@robertcarlyle_ Robert, say hi to brazilian fans!!!!! We love you.
@annacavalleiri hello Brazil!!

@robertcarlyle_ what are some of your inspirations for your portrayal of rumpelstiltskin?
@deduces commedia delle arte and my 6 year old son

@robertcarlyle_ Great ! Welcome ! First question: can a brazilian fan to win a hello from you on Twitter ? That would be amazing. Much love!
@Ana_Buske hello!

@robertcarlyle_ What is the hardest challenge about being Rumple ?
@ravenbran20 the costume can be uncomfortable if i am in it all day.

@robertcarlyle_ Why did Rump want Snow's hair strand an episode or two back?
@about2explode you might find out in ep 116

@robertcarlyle_ how do they make you gold to be Rumplestiltskin?
@AmandaDianeM an air brush!

@robertcarlyle_ I just wanted to say that you're an amazing actor..:D we love you so much..:D hope you read this..:)
@cay_bardagi i did!

@robertcarlyle_ There's been a lot of discussion about whether Rumple is evil, neutral or good, or maybe somewhere in-between.
@_obisgirl a character should never be easy to unravel

@robertcarlyle_ Do you have any films in the works or are you sticking to the small screen for the immediate future?
@MarcellineCazz shot a lovely little film called California Solo in the summer

@robertcarlyle_ i dont have questions, i just want you to know that rumpelstiltskin makes me laugh a lot :)
@Sabri_Visicchio thanks!

@staypressedh8rs Hitler (In response to what was the most difficult role to play)

@robertcarlyle_ Do you prefer playing the bad guy to being the good one ? :D I do, most of the times :))
@Tooscha depends on the role

@robertcarlyle_ why did Rumple choose power and magic over love? I feel bad for him....
@CdnChick21 he thought he was being tricked

thank you for being such an amazing actor and human being :)@robertcarlyle_
@MichieK26 thanks, that's beautiful

@OnceABC @robertcarlyle_ I've been a fan since age 14, when I first saw 'The Full Monty'. Any chance of getting an autograph? Pretty please?
@RiverStarberry @OnceABC send me a letter to the studio

@robertcarlyle_ What attracted you to the roles of Mr. Gold/Rumpelstiltskin? #OUAT #OnceUponATime
@somedayactress good writing

@robertcarlyle_ Two roommates at East Carolina University just adore you! We even have your laugh as our ringtone! You should say hey :)
@laughsunshine excellent!

@robertcarlyle_ a big fan of Rumplestiltskin I am, from the Dark Side I wish he could return and happily ever after with Emilie DeRavin be!
@Dark_Dr_Yoda thanks, and regards to the Dark Side

@robertcarlyle_ @OnceABC in 'The Last Enemy, were you the good guy or bad guy?? Seen it twice & can't figure your character out?
@Deedlestexan @OnceABC interesting.. depends on wether you think the government is good or bad

@robertcarlyle_ are you married?
@Florida_Chris yes

What Has Been Your Most Favorite Episodes So Far @robertcarlyle_
@kiwichicky2011 i think Skin Deep

@robertcarlyle_ What is your favourite movie/TV show that you have acted in and why?
@GuiderKristy difficult.. i would say probably Trainspotting

@robertcarlyle_ @sabri_visicchio I agree! Rumple does make you laugh!
@MSpeyrer @sabri_visicchio he can make ME laugh at times too!

@robertcarlyle_ I was wondering if you possibly began acting on stage before screen acting? You always bring your characters to life
@TimelessJourny yes for many years

@robertcarlyle_ Do get as much of a kick out of going rounds with Regina as we all do? #OUAT
@AndreaVerdura absolutely.! i love Lana

@robertcarlyle_ who is your favorite actor/actress to work with on once upon a time?
@shaaamanda I'm lucky to be surrounded by talented actors all around on this show

@robertcarlyle_ in Italy is almost 1 am, before sleep I want to tell you that you made me love rumple: quite impossible! You're so good :)
@chiara_silien9 belissimo

@robertcarlyle_ Could you Tweet the name "Melanie" for me? It's a lovely name. We can even make a deal! *giggle*
@laughsunshine Melanie ?

@robertcarlyle_ other then Rumpelstiltskin who is your favorite character on the show and what was it like working with Emilie De Ravin?
@PlasticCricket i think everyone loves a bit of the Evil Queen!! Emille was lovely.. so easy to work with

@robertcarlyle_ Loved you as the voice of Gabriel Belmont in Castlevania: Lord of Shadows!! Hope they bring you back soon for a new one!
@tuxhoss did another for them last year

@robertcarlyle_ no question, just a thank you for the role you played in Go Now, First thing I saw you in.
@messazza wow.. that takes me back...thank you

@robertcarlyle_ Whose idea was it for Rumplestiltskin to drop down from the ceiling in the pilot? It was creepy-amazing!
@WolfWriter mine

@robertcarlyle_ Could we interview you for our Disney podcast @tiaratalkshow to promote 'Once Upon A Time'?
@VoyageOfAriel @tiaratalkshow you have to talk to production, I'm sure it would be fine.

@robertcarlyle_ Does the makeup bother you during shooting. And, is Lana as hot in fairy land costume in person as on the Tube.
@FromTheRough hotter

@robertcarlyle_ Would love to see all of your replies. Please put a . before the @ sign so all your followers can see not just the addressee
@MarcellineCazz ah... thanks

@robertcarlyle_ hay I got a question what is ur favorite TV show as a kid and what is ur favorite song at the moment :)
@Forbiddenfaries . loved a show called Para Handy on Scottish TV

@robertcarlyle_ how does it feel to be on a show that has soo many people hooked? @MontrealCara it's wonderful!

@robertcarlyle_ Was Rumple the the original role you auditioned for? : )
@HeLovedGlitter . haven't auditioned in over 20 years

@robertcarlyle_ How long does it take to do Rumple's make up?
@skellygirl79 . around 2 hours

@robertcarlyle_ What was your favorite Storybrooke/fairy tale scene in Skin

Deep? @littleyellowbee . liked all of that ep

@robertcarlyle_ I absolutely adore your acting style I am consuming your library of works.Which was one of your favorites? I <3trainspotting
@ifyousaysodeary . film i did a few years ago called Summer

@robertcarlyle_ What made u want to be on #OnceUponATime?
@mddeese . easy.. good writing

@robertcarlyle_ Do you believe that Rumplestilskin can change the curse?
@MelinaSM . Rumple may be more powerful than you think

@robertcarlyle_ how can we talk to production to interview you!?
@robyn_lana contact ABC

@robertcarlyle_ What, if any, item in Mr. Gold's shop is the most interesting?
@GypsyGeisha . loads of interesting stuff.. my favourite set by far

@robertcarlyle_ I hope this is really you! If it is just wanted to say that I loved Rumple/Belle and that you are amazing & so talented.
@Jessi_RS . it was definitely me the last time i looked

@robertcarlyle_ Was Rumpelstiltskin always your favorite fairytale character?
@LydiaRoseNorth . Rumplestiltskin was the first "play" i ever seen

@robertcarlyle_ What did you do to prepare for this role (since the Rumpelstiltskin tale is centuries old)? LOVE YOUR CHARACTER THE MOST!!
@TWIXTbook . Rumple is based on a few things mostly commedia delle arte and my 6 year old son

@robertcarlyle_ Just finished watching Marilyn Hotchkiss and wanted to cry because you were so adorable and amazing. :D
@s_sevy . thank you so much

@robertcarlyle_, Welcome to Twitter. Prepare to be inundated!
@CindyMcLennan . true!

@robertcarlyle_ What has been your most challenging role? Your character in Cracker'? X
@shewolfsclanX . Hitler

@robertcarlyle_ Hi Robert! Every episode of Once Upon a Time has been amazing in its own way. Do you have a personal favorite so far?
@ShortNdSweet15 . i think Skin Deep

@robertcarlyle_ It seems like Rumpelstiltskin and the Queen hate each other, so why did he help her enact the curse in the first place?
@AmberVeee . keep watching!

@robertcarlyle_ What do you want to call the fans of Rumplestiltskin? Fans of the Evil Queen are known as #EvilRegals. What about yours? :)
@The_MP24 . well, i'll have to think about that. any ideas anyone?

@robertcarlyle_ Do you think Mr. Gold is similar to Dr. Rush?
@Mr_black85 . not at all

@robertcarlyle_ Do the 'dearies' sometimes slip when you speak as Rumpel or Gold?
@KristynaS_ . i enjoy calling Josh dearie

@robertcarlyle_ hoping to get a tweet back at 1.12 am haha.Ps:like that you make rumple so human :-( felt so bad for him when he lost Belle
@DakotaDegu . you got it

@robertcarlyle_ 1) You ROCK 2.) Can you see properly through Rumplestiltskin's eye contacts 3) Thanks for spelling it "Rumple" not "Rumpel"
@maddarilke . the contacts are a nightmare sometimes, and anyone calling him Rumpie will be turned into a snail immediately

@robertcarlyle_ if you had to have a beer with one... Rumple, MrGold or Dr Rush?
@Daniel_D_Gerard . excellent question... has to be Rumple

Robert Carlyle @robertcarlyle_ Thanks again for all your lovely comments.. have to go now and prepare for 3 hard days ahead.. some big scenes with my son. All the best

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