Malala Yousafzai enjoys her mother's food, cracks up at her jokes, spends too much time on social media during a lockdown, and constantly puts off projects until the last minute.

She even has friendships with Greta Thunberg, has received great praise from Apple's Tim Cook and Michelle Obama, and was awestruck by Brad Pitt.

Those were just a few of the topics she discussed in her recent interview with British Vogue for the July edition.

Malala, 23, was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman when she was 15 years old after pushing for girls' equal access to school in her home country of Pakistan.

She had become the youngest Nobel laureate just at the age of 17, winning the award for her "fight against the oppression of children and young people and also for the children's right to education."

She has now finished her university studies and, like most other graduates, is apprehensive about her future steps, she tells the journal. Everything else from the interview is as follows:

Her days in lockdown resembled ours in many ways:

Malala was a member of the university class that graduated mostly during the epidemic. She returned to Birmingham in March 2020 to finish her final year at Oxford University from her parents' house.

She's spent a lot of time since then playing the online game Among Us, eating her mother's lamb stew, reading, and "doom-scrolling" on social media.

Her headscarf does not indicate that she is oppressed

Her headscarf, which she generally wears in public, is more than a statement of her Muslim beliefs.

“It's a cultural statement for us Pashtuns, therefore it signifies where I'm from.” And when Muslim girls, Pashtun girls, or Pakistani girls dress traditionally, we are labeled oppressed, silenced, or living under patriarchy.

“I want to teach everyone that you can have your voice inside your culture and have equal rights,” she stated.

Her standard McDonald's order

Malala finally had some time to herself at university, when she played poker with her pals and went to McDonald's, where her favorite meals are a sweet chili chicken wrap and a caramel frappe.

“I was ecstatic with everything. I was savoring every minute since I had never seen so much before.

“I had never before been in the presence of friends my age because I was healing from the incident [the Taliban's assassination attempt on her life], traveling the world, writing a book, making a documentary, and many other things were occurring. “At university, I finally had time for myself,” she explained.

She puts off her assignments till the last minute

Despite receiving an A* in school and a place at the UK's most renowned institution, Malala is no newcomer to delaying assignments until the last minute, promising never to do it again, just to find herself in the same scenario the next week.

“Each week! I'd be so irritated with myself, wondering, 'Why am I sitting here at 2 a.m. writing an essay?  'Why haven't I completed any reading?' she wondered.

She wonders why people need to get married

Malala's parents had an arranged marriage in Pakistan, want her to marry one day, but she's not sure how she feels about that.

“I'm still baffled as to why individuals have to marry. Why do you even have to sign marriage papers if you want someone in your life? Why can't it be an alliance?” she said.

She had a secret Twitter account.

Malala has 1.8 million followers on Twitter since joining in 2012. However, she had a hidden account on the website for a year before joining. She also has a private Instagram account, where she usually shares photos of the sky.

She enjoys comedy

Malala stated earlier this year that her new production studio, Extracurricular, has engaged in a multi-year relationship with Apple TV+.

She aspires to do comedy and documentaries about problems such as girls' education and women's rights. Ted Lasso and Rick and Morty are her personal favorites.

“I need these shows to be enjoyable and something I would watch myself. I won't put them on TV if they don't make me laugh or make me happy.”

She said, "I belong to a different background, so I wonder what South Park would look like if a lady from a valley in Pakistan produced it?"

Tim Cook and Michelle Obama both praised her. Apple CEO Tim Cook, who first met Malala in Oxford in 2017, said there is no one exactly like her.

“In 23 years, she has accumulated a lifetime of experience. She has a life narrative, all of her achievements, and she is determined to make a difference in the world. She has a North Star, which is something that always strikes me about individuals. Despite her accomplishments, she remains humble, down-to-earth, and a delight to spend time with. He described her as "wonderful."

Michelle Obama, who met Malala while serving as First Lady of the United States, characterized her as "really exceptional."

“Barack and I first met Malala when she came to the White House in 2013, and it was evident straight away that she belonged in the same room as the President of the United States. Her grace, intelligence, and sincere confidence in the ability of every girl - it was all obvious from the first meeting,” she remarked.

Greta Thunberg texts her for suggestions

Malala is friends with Greta Thunberg, 18, and Emma Gonzalez, a gun control activist, both of whom are in their twenties. She is the oldest of the three and is always available for advice.

“I know the strength that the young girl has within her when she has a compelling vision and a mission,” she explained.