Quotes from Zac Efron

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

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 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.

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.

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

I'm bad at returning phone calls.

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.

My mom is the No. 1 person who has taught me to be courteous towards women, to always be respectful and polite to them, and to always lead with your heart.

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!

Being known for musicals is a great thing.

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

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!

The most important thing for me is honesty. Just be honest and up front. I think that's the hardest.

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

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

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!'

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

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

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

I connect with people on a daily basis.

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

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.

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 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.