When we were on 'The X Factor,' we didn't realize how overnight the fame thing was. We didn't really understand it until we went on a shopping trip. It was like Week 7 or 8 of the show. We went with a few other contestants and there were loads of people, packed. Zayn Malik contestantfactorfame share on social
I think people I'm close to find it absolutely crazy that I'm famous. Zayn Malik absolutelyclosecrazy Change image and share on social
When we were in Sweden, there was a fan that hid in a bin. I think one of the security guards saw and tried to take her out, and she went a bit crazy and started tackling them. Zayn Malik binbitecrazy Change image and share on social
If you meet a girl, you meet a girl. It's normal, so if you exchange numbers, whatevs, it's cool. Zayn Malik coolexchangegirl Change image and share on social
Our parents are obviously proud, but they're still trying to get used to the fact that we're in a band. I have a feeling my mom would actually like One Direction if I wasn't in it! Zayn Malik banddirectionfact Change image and share on social
I do feel like I've missed out a bit because I was really close with my sisters when I was at home. It must be weird for them but they cope really well. Zayn Malik biteclosecope Change image and share on social
Two years ago, if anyone had told me I'd be doing half the stuff I'm doing, I wouldn't have believed it. Zayn Malik agobelievehalf Change image and share on social
I'm a massive fan of Drake, and we walked right past him. He's too cool to be clapping One Direction though. Zayn Malik clapcooldirection Change image and share on social
It's nice to look out and see your family supporting you. Zayn Malik familynicesupport Change image and share on social
I'd call myself the mediator. I kind of just float around and do my own thing. I'm kind of chilled out, laid back. Zayn Malik backcallchill Change image and share on social