Hairspray hottie Amanda Bynes embraces her inner cheetah as she graces the cover of Cosmopolitan’s January 2009 issue.

The 21-year-old actress had a lot to say about where she is in life at the moment - from her career, to dating and even about her clothing line, Dear. Here’s a little of what she had to say:

On the idea of marriage: “I say I never want to get married. I feel trapped with the idea of marriage. How can you really be with somebody forever? I’d get bored! As I get older, I don’t settle. I’d rather tell somebody ‘This is what I want–take it or leave it.’”

On looking ahead in her career: “Something dramatic would be a good next step. I’d love to do something that would shock people, something that’s against type. I feel like people don’t know yet what I can really do.”

On dating actors: “Obviously, Chace Crawford is gorgeous, but I wouldn’t want to date him. He’s too pretty. Maybe he’s a smart guy and maybe he’s my soul mate (laughs), but that’s not the type I go for.”

On her favorite part of her body: “My favorite part of my body is my smile. I have my mom’s.”

For more on Amanda, visit Cosmopolitan.com.