Hope is the most exciting thing there is in life.

Growing up in the public spotlight and having insecurities like every other girl, I really know what it's like to feel self-conscious.

I've always considered myself a fairly romantic person. I believe in love and falling in love at a young age.

When I was first starting out in the music industry, I was always coupled in the same sentence with Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera - and I was probably the worst of them. I think a lot of people back then thought, 'Mandy Moore... she'll probably go back to where she came from in a year.'

Being honest...[to reporters] Not the worst thing in the world. Don't write that down.

Music is my first love.

Developing a relationship with someone you admire, who can encourage you to reach your full potential, is something that everyone can benefit from.