"Having a persona people recognize, it's the thing that probably gets you paid the most - but it's also the thing that virtually every actor in the world doesn't want. 'Cause, like, no one would believe me if I wanted to play something ultra-realistic, like a gangster or something"

This quote by Robert Pattinson talks to the trouble of being a successful star. Having an identifiable persona is what typically gets stars paid the most, however it can also be a double-edged sword. It can be challenging for an actor to break out of the mold of their personality and handle a more realistic role. This is specifically real for actors who have ended up being popular for playing a particular type of character. For example, if Robert Pattinson were to attempt to play a gangster, it would be challenging for people to take him seriously due to his existing personality. This quote speaks to the obstacle of being a star and the problem of breaking out of the mold of one's existing personality.