Zac Efron

From day one, I got addicted to being on stage and getting the applause and laughter.

A fan sent me a letter and a $10 bill. It's a short letter - all she said was, 'Hey, since it's harder for you to go out these days without getting photographed, here $10 for a pizza.' I was like, 'Aww, she sent me money for a pizza so I could eat at home!'

Theres no point in being scared of just trying.

Think on your toes, use what's around you, and come up with something organic and fun.

We shot 'High School Musical' in eight weeks. I spent longer rehearsing for 'Hairspray' than filming 'High School Musical'.

There's a way that you can throw negativity out there that seems rebellious. But I've always taken pleasure in a different kind of rebellion, which is putting a positive spin on everything, trying to enjoy myself at all times.

Personally, I was never the cool kid. I was always sort of a bookworm.

I love action-adventure-type films - mythical adventures like 'Lord of the Rings' or superhero films like 'Batman.'

I think if you're fame-hungry, go out to a nightclub and get drunk... why do that? I don't understand how some people would want fame so bad that they'd go out and get negative attention to earn it.

I'll never try to put on a fake image. I'm just Zac.

Great advice comes from people that have been around a lot longer than you.

I don't know if I believe in love at first sight, but of course I believe in two people having chemistry right away. A girl should be really easy to talk to. When I lose track of time because we've been talking, I think that's really fun.

Don't get me wrong - I've gone to a club. But I'd much rather be with my close friends at home or a concert, or on a trip. I'll go dancing with my grandma. She likes to cut a rug!

I can draw really well. And I like to paint. I'm a bit of an artist.

I wore goofy hats to school and did musical theater. Most people thought I was a dork. But if you have a sense of humor about it, no one can bring you down.

High School Musical has been a blessing and a gift.

I bought an electric scooter in sixth grade. Bankrupted me.

Working out is my biggest hobby. It's my Zen hour. I just zone out.

One time I went into a restroom and a girl followed me in. I signed an autograph for her in the sink. It was pretty funny because she was in a guy's restroom and she wasn't embarrassed at all.

The fans make the person a star.

It's weird, but I don't feel like think I deserve any of the attention. There's really nothing but one audition for a Disney Channel movie that separates me from 2,000 other brown-haired, blue-eyed guys in L.A., you know?

Jesse McCartney is one of the nicest people around. I hate when I hear bad things about him, because anyone who knows him would agree that he's a good guy and really humble.

Every day is a new experience and I take it as it comes.

If there's a party and they won't let my friends in, I'd leave. No question.

There are a lot of people who can slide on talent their whole lives; they're just naturally gifted. I've never considered myself one of those people. I enjoy outworking the opposition.

If I splurge on anything, it's cologne. I love smelling good.

I grew up being into sports and I wasn't trained to move my body in the right way for dancing. I'm the last one to get any moves correct. In rehearsals it's always, 'OK, one more take for Zac.'

Sometimes I take a while to get ready to go out. It's not excessive, but it takes me some time to find clean clothes that match.

Amanda Bynes and I have become close since filming Hairsray. It's so weird because I grew up watching her.

Personally, I was never the cool kid. I was always sort of a bookworm. I would just like to be more like Troy, because he's so cool.

I connect with people on a daily basis.

I'm very competitive by nature. And I like to be the underdog - It's the best way to win. To come from behind and win is a great feeling!

I'm definitely not getting married. In this business, you're either getting married or they want you to be pregnant. I'm not getting married until I'm forty. If ever.

I've been doing musical theater since I was a kid. And look for a CD from me in the future. I want to write all the songs!

I was influenced when I was younger by the cartoon movies that Disney put out, like Cinderella and what not. I watched those movies over and over when I was younger and the music is ingrained into my head. Nowadays, I'm still humming the tunes. It taught me the fundamentals.

I'm a guy, but I'm not afraid to cry. Not all of the time. But when I'm watching a movie, I'll sometimes shed a tear, especially 'Moulin Rouge'.

You always have to remember that bullies want to bring you down because you have something that they admire. Also, when you get made fun of-when people point out your weaknesses, it's an opportunity for you to rise above.

A woman called me interesting once, and it kind of blew my mind. She said, 'You're one of the most interesting people I've ever met,' and I was like, 'Wow.'

A fan sent me a letter and a $10 bill. It's a short letter - all she said was, "Hey, since it's harder for you to go out these days without getting photographed, here $10 for a pizza." I was like, "Aww, she sent me money for a pizza so I could eat at home!"

When I'm stylizing, it's all about accessories.

Honestly, if the worst these people can say about me is that I'm gay, then I think I'll be fine. I can handle it.

I want to be a well-rounded, versatile performer.

I like to go and do something adventurous. I like to go out and do some sort of crazy activity.

You always have something to learn from people who have been through more than you. Be open and receptive to what they know.

Being known for musicals is a great thing.

I've always cared about fashion and what I look like. I don't like to spend a lot of money on designer clothes, but I do like to look good.

In the back of my mind, I can never forget this could be gone tomorrow - and at this point I think the odds are against me... the chances of succeeding in this business are slim to none; there's only a handful of people that have long careers. You have to put in the work, you can never be satisfied, never take it for granted.

I think every single girl has something different and special about her. You find one who clicks with your vibe.

Dating is kind of hard. Like dinner or something like that. Like a forced awkward situation is very strange. Especially for me, for some reason.

In sixth grade, my basketball team made it to the league championships. In double overtime, with three seconds left, I rebounded the ball and passed it - to the wrong team! They scored at the buzzer and we lost the game. To this day, I still have nightmares!

I think it's fine for girls to ask boys out. I actually prefer it.

Spider-Man's probably my favorite. You see, Batman is a billionaire and there's nothing really cool about a billionaire saving the world. But Spider-Man is Peter Parker, a conflicted character who puts on a suit and saves the world. I love that.

Working out is my biggest hobby. Its my Zen hour. I just zone out.

I like when a girl knows what she looks like and dresses to accentuate those features.

A girl can tell I like her when I blush or start telling bad jokes.

I've grown up a lot, I'm on my own, and I've learned some valuable life lessons.

Amanda Bynes and I have become close since filming 'Hairspray.' It's so weird because I grew up watching her.

I've always been singing. Since day one. I started doing musical theater and you have to sing in musical theater and so that's where I got most of my training. So singing on stage, you just inevitably, when you're around other vocal artists, you get better at singing.

I wish I could say I see my little brother more. We used to fight all the time but now that I don't see him very often I cherish the time I have with him.