73 Questions With Taylor Swift | Vogue

Summary

In this engaging 73-question interview, Taylor Swift offers a candid and playful glimpse into her life, from her creative process to personal preferences. She shares insights on songwriting, favorite foods, and quirky habits, along with anecdotes about her career and personal moments. Swift opens up about her achievements, such as her Grammys, and offers advice on everything from relationships to creativity. Her charm and humor shine through as she reflects on her journey, from childhood dreams to navigating fame, giving fans an intimate look at the person behind the superstar persona.

Takeaways

• 😀 Taylor Swift is currently focused on preparing for the Grammys and staying active with workouts.
• 😀 Taylor finds clickbait boring and was recently moved by the movie *The Martian*.
• 😀 She has a dedicated room for songwriting, where she uses voice memos or notes for song ideas.
• 😀 Taylor wrote *Blank Space* quickly because much of the lyrics were already written before the recording session.
• 😀 Her longest song to write was *All Too Well*, as it was emotionally challenging and took several months to complete.
• 😀 Despite being a huge star, Taylor's favorite drink is coffee and she loves casual foods like chicken tenders and cheeseburgers.
• 😀 She finds comfort in her childhood insecurities and always has hummus in her fridge.
• 😀 Taylor's favorite TV show is *Friends*, and her favorite current show is *Dateline*.
• 😀 Taylor's favorite song lyric is from *You're So Vain* by Carly Simon, and she wishes she had written the *Friends* theme song for the royalties.
• 😀 As a fan moment, she enjoys seeing people wearing her tour shirts and sometimes interacts with them on the street.
• 😀 She would love to try performing at Coachella one day, and her spirit animal is a dolphin for their sociable nature.

Q & A

What is currently keeping Taylor Swift busy?

She is working out and getting ready for the Grammys.

What’s the most exciting thing in Taylor Swift's life right now?

The Grammys.

What does Taylor Swift find boring in life at the moment?

Clickbait.

What recent movie moved Taylor Swift?

The movie *The Martian*.

What is Taylor Swift’s songwriting process?

Taylor does a lot of preparation before songwriting sessions, often writing down ideas ahead of time.

Which song did Taylor Swift write the fastest, and why?

She wrote *Blank Space* quickly because she had already jotted down many of the lines in the year prior.

What is the most difficult song for Taylor Swift to perform on stage?

The song *The Best Day*, which she wrote about her mom, is the hardest for her to sing due to the emotional nature of the song.

What is one thing Taylor Swift wishes she knew at 19?

She wishes she had known that she would be a target for slut-shaming, despite dating like a normal 20-something.

What is Taylor Swift's advice for anyone who wants to become a singer?

Her advice is to get a good lawyer.

What’s Taylor Swift’s favorite candle scent?

Her favorite candle scent is Byredo Treehouse.