"I began this story a long time ago before Twilight was even released, " Meyer said.

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The film's star, Robert Pattinson, little known before Twilight debuted, has already scored legions of fans, lots of press and a spot on several year-end media lists of breakout stars (including Forbes').

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But he is mysterious, has an exotic accent, is chivalrous in an old-fashioned way while also being clearly a huge flirt, has a dark past he wrestles with and is in a Twilight-Before-Twilight sexless relationship with Rogue.

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It's a moment that's made men crumble in the twilight before.

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Girls were declaring Team Jacob or Team Edward before having even seen the sequel to Twilight.

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Perhaps because they are used to working in such legal twilight zones, most companies are waiting to hear the detail of the Iraqi government's plans before they decide whether to get out.

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