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

The more attention you give to the paparazzi, the more it just, like, validates everything . . .

I'm a very outgoing person so I like girls who are not afraid to be themselves. I'm not a shy person.I like conversations and I'm a really big sucker for personality.

My advice to teens is to try and do something that scares you every day because it's the only way you can test how far you can really go. Whether it's going out and auditioning for the play or trying out for the basketball team, you have to explore your boundaries and see where you really want to go and the only way you can do that is to break out of your shell.

If you'd have asked me when I was auditioning for High School Musical if I ever thought I was going to play a Marine.

I can tell that fame is probably the most unadorable thing about acting. High School Musical is what got me here today and I'm very grateful - but the fame part isn't so fun.

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