Amanda Bynes has spoken out for the first time in 4 years.

And we have to say, we’re very impressed with how far she’s come.

To give you some perspective, Bynes had a tough couple years not that long ago. She was living in New York, getting in trouble, and a lot of her fans were worried about her health and safety.

But now, speaking to Hollyscoop, she sais she’s been sober for three years and her train wreck days are long behind her.

She said she missed acting and is going to start up her career again.

She wants to do TV, maybe a few guest spots here and there and maybe another show where she gets to star.

The 31 year old added that she’s going to Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and plans to start her own line.

Bynes has learned to sew, make patterns, and is taking things one step at a time.

All in all, we’re happy to see her making an incredible recovery… and we hope this is just start of a new chapter.