Mindy Kaling: O Magazine February 2011

The February 2011 issue of O magazine hits newsstands next week, and Mindy Kaling is among the featured stars within the pages.

The "Office" actress-writer-producer chatted with the talk show queen's mag about a plethora of topics such as beauty, style and kitten-filled make-up techniques.

Highlights from the interview are as follows:

Best COMPLIMENT

I still think of myself as a chubby 12-year-old so when my boyfriend says, “You’re hot,” I smile. That’s what peoples say about Sports Illustrated models, so hearing it makes me feel like I’ve pulled off this total scam."

Best HAPPY ACCIDENT

“As a kid I would fall asleep during Saturday Night Live and wake up during Showtime at the Apollo. It introduced me to an entire world of black comedians and musicians – people who became my heroes.”

Best BEAUTY SECRET

“I take pictures of myself before I go out. I don’t trust mirrors, but I’ll trust an un-retouched photograph.”

Best WAY TO END AN ARGUMENT

“Taka time-out, then watch YouTube videos of kittens falling asleep. Who would want to fight after that?”

Best STYLE STAPLE

“I’ve always loved leather pants on rock stars, but I don’t have the figure to pull them off. Recently I got a pair of loose, slouchy black leather shorts, which I wear with wool tights. They’re comfortable and effortless, and they look so downtown.”