It's not that I'm opposed to doing a big-budget action movie. But it has to be the right project.
— Zac Efron
I might not be the greatest actor, but I walk into every project willing to work hard.
If I had a daughter, and some guy came home with her, I'd be on him like a hawk. When I meet people's parents, I know my place. It's not that hard.
My dogs are crazy. They're always getting into some kind of trouble... but then again, they're my most loyal friends.
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.
I left home at 17 and I've been on the road ever since.
I think the most important thing for me in a relationship is honesty.
I want to be a well-rounded, versatile performer.
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?
Every time I go to big events, it's a trip. I feel like that kid who shouldn't really be there.
I wouldn't just have other people write songs and me go out and sing it. I would sit down with a guitar and write 11 or 12 good songs for an album and that is gonna take a long time.
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.
Think on your toes, use what's around you, and come up with something organic and fun.
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.
Every day is a new experience and I take it as it comes.
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.
We shot 'High School Musical' in eight weeks. I spent longer rehearsing for 'Hairspray' than filming 'High School Musical'.
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 there's a party and they won't let my friends in, I'd leave. No question.
You always have something to learn from people who have been through more than you. Be open and receptive to what they know.
I'm bad at returning phone calls.
I just want to make great films and be good in them. And I think that my perception of what's great in a film is constantly evolving.
Right when 'High School Musical' was taking off, one of my little cousins called and was really excited to tell me there was a huge 'I Hate Zac Efron' club at her school. I'm sure they're doing great. More power to them.
I think every single girl has something different and special about her. You find one who clicks with your vibe.
Without a doubt, I'd love to do Broadway. I actually can't wait to get back to musical theater.
I usually spend Valentines Day with my friends. But if I did have a girlfriend, I'd bring her flowers and candy.
I've grown up a lot, I'm on my own, and I've learned some valuable life lessons.
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'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.
I can draw really well. And I like to paint. I'm a bit of an artist.
I like to go and do something adventurous. I like to go out and do some sort of crazy activity.
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'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.
The fans make the person a star.
I know I've been lucky. But it's what you do with that luck afterwards that really defines whether you stick around.
I feel disconnected, like I don't know where I am, if I'm on my phone too much. I'm also just the type to call. I'm not good on text.
I bought an electric scooter in sixth grade. Bankrupted me.
It's the moms who are overaggressive. A lot of times their daughters are very sweet and cordial, and the moms tend to grab you and scream and want to kiss you. You gotta watch out for the moms.
A lot of people ask: 'Will you play a psycho to really change your image and prove you can act?' But that's not what I'm about.
The awkward thing for me is when the realization happens that I actually might like this girl. Then I become awkward.
Sometimes, especially when it's cold, I get dry skin, so I scratch a lot. I scratch my arms incessantly.
I think the only real knowledge I had before I went to Iowa was what I learned from 'Food Inc'. But once I got there and developed these extensive relationships with the farmers, I realized that we're basically made of corn.
Little Zac had it easy - but he didn't realize he had it easy, so he took it for granted. I think going through 'Hairspray' and other projects helped me learn about the business and life in general.
I think if a girl is easy to talk to then that's the first thing I look for. It's great when you meet a girl and three hours later you're like, 'Oh my gosh, we've been talking for three hours, what happened to the time?'
I connect with people on a daily basis.
I love action-adventure-type films - mythical adventures like 'Lord of the Rings' or superhero films like 'Batman.'
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.'
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.
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?
Working out is my biggest hobby. It's my Zen hour. I just zone out.
