Zac Efron

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.

Without a doubt, I'd love to do Broadway. I actually can't wait to get back to musical theater.

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.

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?

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.

Every time I go to big events, it's a trip. I feel like that kid who shouldn't really be there.

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 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.

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 connect with people on a daily basis.

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

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 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.'

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.

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

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.

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!

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?

My dogs are crazy. They're always getting into some kind of trouble... but then again, they're my most loyal friends.

It's not that I'm opposed to doing a big-budget action movie. But it has to be the right project.

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.

I know I've been lucky. But it's what you do with that luck afterwards that really defines whether you stick around.

I might not be the greatest actor, but I walk into every project willing to work hard.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The awkward thing for me is when the realization happens that I actually might like this girl. Then I become awkward.

I think the most important thing for me in a relationship is honesty.

Sometimes, especially when it's cold, I get dry skin, so I scratch a lot. I scratch my arms incessantly.

I left home at 17 and I've been on the road ever since.

High School Musical has been a blessing and a gift.

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

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

Being known for musicals is a great thing.

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

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

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!'

I'm bad at returning phone calls.

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.

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