The situation in Bangkok is getting worse as the anti-government protesters clashed with police yesterday, ending in casualties on both sides.

The Red Shirts have succeeded in closing down most of the city, including public transportation and shopping areas, but they have not succeeded in making any political headway.

True democracy doesn’t work this way.

True democracy doesn’t blow the other side up when it doesn’t get its way.

True democracy doesn’t bribe and pay the uneducated masses to protest something that most of them don’t even understand.

The Thai people claim they want democracy, but this isn’t the way to go about it. Until the corruption ends on both sides of the line, these sorts of violent reactions will continue, bringing absolutely no peace to Thailand.

See all of my Red Shirt pictures here.

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» Kellan’s publicist wanted him to audition for Edward, but Kellan refused!
» Ashley’s advice to aspiring actors: “Work really hard, stay out of clubs!” and “Believe in yourself!”
» Kellan is excited about New Moon and Eclipse: “I really just want to see the wolves, see them transform and kick butt!”
» Kellan admitted his weirdest quirk: “When I drink from a drinking fountain I always count to 10 for some reason.”
» They both expressed a desire to make a difference with their lives. Kellan said, “I want to be a light in the industry,” and Ashley said, “I want to be remembered for something… I don’t know what it is yet, but I’m going to do something great.”
» Ashley’s favorite part of Twilight was “jumping off the balcony… and ripping James’ head off wasn’t bad either!”
» Kellan’s favorite part was his car: “I just love that jeep! Jumping off it and eating my eggs in it!”
» The most akward part of filming? “Watching Rob try to run.”
» Ashley on Rob: “He’s still the same person… He’s funny, unintentionally.”
» Kellan on Rob: “I just like making fun of him.” And when he plays his guitar? “He transforms into this angel.”
» Kellan confessed his dream of filling up his pool with gummy bears!
» When asked what they would do for a Klondike bar, Ashley quipped, “What wouldn’t Kellan do for a Klondike bar?”
» Ashley had to disappear backstage for a few minutes, so Kellan took over for her! He did a great impression of her voice…

After the first session, Alison and I had the wonderful opportunity to interview the Hillywood Show. I’ll be giving them a post all to themselves later on this week because they’re just so fantastic… I was very much dazzled! But right after that, the great Catherine Hardwicke herself took the stage and had every fan enthralled!

» Catherine told the bedroom audition story again – fangirls were swooning with jealousy!
» She said that Rob actually made an audition tape for Twilight but didn’t send it to her because he hated it so much!
» Catherine was “desperate” for an Edward and was so happy when she found Rob!
» She talked extensively about her favorite places to film and her upcoming project, Hamlet!

See over 100 pictures from the day right here!

This week I’ll be going through all my material to bring you even more awesome quotes from your favorite stars! If you’ve been following my convention coverage, here’s what’s coming up next:

» To Con or Not To Con? A Fan’s Perspective!
» The Hillywood Show Exclusive Interview!
» More Great Material From Twi/Tour!

I’m actually taking a graduate course this week, so I probably won’t get everything up right away, but you’re more than welcome to follow my twitter and catch my updates! :)

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Although there was a lot of sitting around today, I had fun hanging out with Alison from Awesome Twilight Musings and GiGi from Twilighters Anonymous! We also went out to Starbucks with Laura, Lori, and Shelley from the Lexicon – they’re so lovely! Laura and I swapped stories about how much we hate the paparazzi and gossip sites, and how they make our jobs so much harder…

Anyway, the day’s highlights were quite obviously Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene! Kellan is the master of the double entendre – he had the girls in fangirl spasms! – and Ashley is so unbelievably gorgeous. A recap of Kellan’s session:

» Kellan would love to play Captain America in a film!
» He originally went to university for chemical engineering before getting into acting!
» “Who Emmett is is what made me be drawn to Twilight.”
» Emmett is his favorite character of all that he’s done… He wants to be someone who “is charismatic, smiles, and eats bears.”
» Emmett is “me in real life.”
» He loves to “mess with” the paparazzi just for fun!
» He has “arm wrestling parties” with his roommates!
» What does he want for Emmett in the next few films? “More dialogue” and “bigger wheels on the jeep”!
» The last book he bought? “The dictionary… I’m reading that slowly.”
» He loves to play games and is “obsessed with dice”!
» When asked about the bag of eggs Emmett carries around, he replied, “You don’t carry sixteen boiled eggs with you?”
» Did it hurt when he and Rob crashed into each other during the baseball scene? “It hurt Rob!” followed by “he’s fragile!”
» He confirmed that this picture of him isn’t real! “I wish it was me, cuz that guy’s ripped!”
» What did he call Rob on set to make Rob flip him off? “I called him another name for a cat.”
» He loves hanging out with Rob and pulling pranks on him!
» He completely faked out the entire crowd: “I’m not doing Eclipse.” We all gasped!
» When they read out my question (!!!) and said it was from Pattinson Online, he quipped, “Is she online right now?”
» He made so many innuendos that I can’t repeat (because I know my mom is reading this!), and the fans just ate it up!
» He actually did some very impressive push-ups on the stage – I’m now deaf from all the screaming!

Ashley seemed like Kellan’s polar opposite – instead of wandering around the stage, winking at fangirls and doing impressive physical feats, Ashley was calm and poised and so incredibly lovely.

» Ashley would love to play Audrey Hepburn in a film and is “obsessed with Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
» Does she feel any added pressure to be a role model for girls? “I’ve embraced it!”
» She is very excited about the upcoming fight scene in Eclipse and has talked extensively to the director about it. “It’s going to be really really cool!”
» Did she get to drive Alice’s yellow Porsche? “Yes, I did!”
» What superpowers would she wish for? “I think I’d want to fly… and make my car fly!” Also, “being invisible would be rad!”
» She called Rob a “phenomenal actor” and said he even gave her acting tips!
» She said that director Chris Weitz gave the cast a 20-page packet about his vision for New Moon, which really helped her prepare for the role!
» What was it like kissing Kellan in Warrior? “Kind of weird kissing your friend!”

I have TONS of pictures from the day, so check them out here!

I’m headed off to meet Alison for dinner, and then we’re going to the Vampire Ball to get pictures of everyone’s awesome costumes!

If you want to catch my on-site updates, add me on twitter! :)

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