Zac Efron: 'I'm a private person'

Zac Efron has described himself as a "private person".

In an interview with The Times, the Me And Orson Welles star explained that he doesn't like being the focus of so much attention.

Referring to the paparazzi, he said: "They can do anything they want. It's the law. Maybe you could call me paranoid, but I have become a very private person.

"I imagine there are people who can thrive in this scenario, who can be the centre of attention, but I just get overwhelmed."

However, Efron revealed that he is hoping to have a future in the entertainment industry and admitted that he is studying Leonardo DiCaprio's career.

"He is the best barometer for me," he explained. "It's amazing to see actors who have been able to sustain this for so long and keep positive, still focused on the work, still trying to make their best film."

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