Screen Shot 2014-04-21 at 9.10.19 AMMarie Claire’s “20 Questions” column features Mindy Kaling from The Mindy Project this month. Mindy answers a series of questions that reveal a little bit about her personal life.

We learn how she recently splurged on some land in the Hollywood Hills with a run down shack on which she and her dad plan to renovate, her favorite food is Australian red licorice and all about her trip to New York City last year where she even met President Obama.

She tells Marie Claire that her greatest indulgence is taking her writing staff on trips and hopes to all go to Redwood National Park someday. Mindy hates moodiness and loves laughing, especially while watching Eastbound & Down and The Office.