I've had fun doing romantic comedies, but I just can't anymore. There's nothing fulfilling creatively, there's nowhere to grow, nothing to learn from it or for yourself. I'd rather just be home with my family or write music until that special project comes my way.

I love rollercoasters, thrill-seeking, all of that is fun.

Why do I, Mandy Moore, get a record deal?

I travel the world visiting global health programs as an ambassador for the global health organization, PSI, and sometimes the disconnect I see is truly striking: people can get cold Coca Cola, but far too infrequently malaria drugs; most own mobile phones, but don't have equal access to pre-natal care.

Growing up in the public eye was really tough. When you're 14 and your body is changing, your life is changing, and people are watching every step you make, it's really hard to deal with. But I was pretty lucky, people didn't watch me that closely.

You don't really get to know people behind the scenes. One can assume that it's out there, but I have no idea at the end of the day. I hope not.

Having this other career in music made me work harder as an actress. It's made me more professional.