At the premiere of the new animated film “The Lorax,” a Dr. Seuss classic, Zac Efron had kind words and complements for his co-star, Taylor Swift. The former Disney heartthrob of “High School Musical” fame, revealed on the “orange” carpet that Swift taught him out to play the guitar.

“She’s a great teacher. In the past, everyone who’s tried to teach me guitar starts with music theory and stuff like that,” the 24-year-old actor explained to The Los Angeles Times . “I tend to just doze off after a little while. She went straight into songs. She taught me, like, four chords, and I’m already playing all the good campfire songs.”

Efron shouldn’t have to worry about becoming the subject of one of Swift’s notoriously biographical “love” songs though; the actor is reported to be dating Lily Collins, Phil Collins daughter, according to the Daily Mail. Swift and Efron have a friendly relationship, however. Entertainment blog Just Jared reported that at the Universal Studios Hollywood premiere of “The Lorax,” the two hugged each other right away.

Swift and Efron both lent their voices to the film, which comes out in theaters March 2. Betty White, Ed Helms and Danny DeVito can also be heard in the film. DeVito voices the Lorax. [Source]