[fastfredracing]

I am going to do a bathroom remodel starting this week at my own home. I plan on doing ceramic tile for the shower surround. I may tile up the whole bathroom, not sure yet.
Any how, I have done a bunch of tile floors, and I have gotten pretty good at it, but I have never tiled up walls. I am gutting the whole room, and doing new drywall. I have a couple of questions,
1), Regular drywall, or moisture resistant board? my buddy the drywaller, says just to use normal drywall.
2) Do I need to finish the drywall joints under the tile?
3). Adhesive. I am guessing you do not use mortar for this. I think I have heard the term mastic before.
Any other advice you would like to give out would be appreciated.
Thanks