Tom Kauletz and Bill Kauletz Sr.

How they communicated with each other Tom often joked with Bill. He'd interrupt him, make a joke, or say something funny during interviews. But it usually didn't come across as malice, but as the familiar interactions of brothers who'd known each other their whole lives. For example, Bill might answer a question seriously, and Tom would suddenly insert some joke that would make everyone start laughing. Bill understood Tom's humor well. He usually either laughed in response or rolled his eyes and continued talking, as if he were long accustomed to such antics. Trust They had a very strong understanding between them. They grew up together. We went through glory together. We worked in the same group. They were almost always nearby. In interviews from those years, they often said that they could tell each other almost everything. Who defended whom? Interestingly, Tom often seemed calmer and tougher on the outside, but at the same time, many noticed that he was very protective of Bill. When Bill faced criticism or unpleasant situations, Tom often took his side. And Bill, in turn, often talked about how important his brother was to him. What it looked like from the outside If you had seen them together at the same table in 2010, you would have noticed something like this: Bill answers the question. Tom listens for a couple of seconds. Then he inserts a joke. Bill sighs. A minute later, both are laughing. Sometimes it seemed like they were arguing, but more often it was friendly banter. If they met an old childhood friend Then this familiar dynamic would most likely immediately return. Tom could have started the joke first:

• “Well, now she’ll tell you all our childhood secrets.” And Bill would laugh and answer:
• "Tom, she already knows them."

They were twins, Bill was 10 seconds younger. Very slim. Clear cheekbones. Large expressive eyes. Long thick eyelashes. Neat nose. Softer facial features compared to Tom. The skin seemed very light. The hair was styled in a voluminous hairstyle with black and light strands. He often wore: leather jackets; fingerless gloves; unusual jewelry; high boots; clothes in a futuristic style.

Bill is calmer than

Tom Kauletz Tom most often wore: wide T-shirts and tank tops; hoodie; baggy jeans; sneakers or sports shoes; caps; long dreadlocks; sometimes jewelry and chains. His style was inspired by American hip-hop and street fashion. Bill Kaulitz Character and manner of communication More emotional and open in conversations. He loved to talk about creativity, music and fashion. He was often more serious than Tom in interviews. He was attentive to people and details. Despite his flamboyant image, he often seemed shy off stage.

We often drew and walked together. I always supported him when he was bullied at school, called a girl, shoved into the toilet, and had to take off his pants to check whether he was a guy or a girl, although it was already clear from his name.

Earlier in childhood I talked about the fact that he didn't have a six-pack and Tom used to do hip-hop and I teased him about the fact that he didn't have abs and Tom remembered and he still remembered that I like tea with lemon and two sugars