Taylor Swift welcomes the interviewer into her home and immediately jumps into answering questions. When asked what’s keeping her busy, she responds that she’s been working out and preparing for the Grammys, which is the most exciting thing in her life at the moment. She’s completely bored of clickbait and recently moved by the movie *The Martian*. Swift gives a brief tour, showing her writing room where she keeps a piano and mentions that she has lost track of how many guitars she owns since 2007. The first song she learned on guitar was “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer, and her songwriting process involves recording voice memos or writing ideas down as they come to her. She explains that “Blank Space” was written quickly because she had already written many lines in the year before, while “All Too Well” took much longer due to its emotional weight. She confirms that her awards are scattered throughout her house.
Favorite Teacher
Swift’s favorite teacher is her guitar player, Paul Sidoti, who teaches her about piano and guitar on the road. If she could teach a subject, it would be English. In a playful moment, she jokes about a spontaneous Scrabble word she played, showing off her spontaneous nature. Her favorite beverage is coffee, and she offers different flavors while showing off her VMA, though one cannot drink from it. Her favorite cocktail is vodka diet Coke, and if she could eat anything without worrying about calories, it would be chicken tenders. At a drive-thru, she would order a cheeseburger, fries, and a chocolate shake. The best birthday cake she ever had was from Milkbar for her 25th birthday, which even Jay-Z raved about. Recently, she baked a gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate cake, and hummus is the one thing she always keeps in her fridge.
Favorite Food and TV Show
Swift still carries childhood insecurities with her and leads the interviewer outside to continue the conversation. Her favorite TV show of all time is *Friends*, while *Dateline* is her current favorite. Her favorite movie is *Love, Actually*, and *The Martian* made her cry the most. When asked why she’s the most followed person on Instagram, she credits her adorable cats. She admits to Googling herself but advises against it. If she could have any superpower, it would be healing people. If she weren’t a singer, she might have pursued a career in advertising, noting that creating slogans is similar to writing hooks for songs.
Talents and Compliments
Swift admits she has double-jointed elbows but can’t do a cartwheel or handstand. The best compliment she’s ever received is being called generous, and the best gift she’s ever received was an olive tree planted by her boyfriend for Christmas. A habit she wishes she could break is shaking her leg, which makes people think she’s nervous. Her brother calls her “taffy,” and she’s pleasantly surprised by how her friends keep her secrets. Kevin Hart never fails to make her laugh. To Swift, creativity means getting inspiration, having a “lightning bolt” moment, and then having the work ethic to turn it into something tangible.
Favorite Lyrics and Career Moments
When asked about adventure, Swift jokes that watching Shark Week is her most daring feat. Her favorite lyrics of all time are from Carly Simon’s *You’re So Vain*: “I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee.” She wishes she had written the *Friends* theme song because of the royalties. One memorable fan moment for her was seeing someone wearing a tour shirt and stopping her car to compliment them. Filming the *Bad Blood* music video was her favorite career memory, and her proudest accomplishment is her Grammys. She’s always wanted to try Coachella but has been too scared. Her spirit animal is a dolphin because they are social and travel in groups.
Advice and Rituals
Swift’s advice to aspiring singers is to get a good lawyer. Her pre-show rituals include stretching, warming up her voice, and gathering her band and dancers for good vibes. The most difficult song for her to perform on stage is *The Best Day* because it’s about her mom and makes her emotional. When asked about her cats, she jokes about having over 10 in the room, including a live one. If she were a cat, she believes her cats wouldn’t think she’s cool. She can name eight cat breeds in 10 seconds and believes the fireplace is the coolest thing in the room.
Fashion and Future
If she could raid one woman’s closet, it would be Blake Lively’s. Her favorite fashion trend is high-waisted items. Apart from her phone and wallet, she always carries lavender antibacterial hand spray. At this year’s Met Gala, she plans to dress as a robot and carry a sword. When she was five, she wanted to be a stockbroker, though she didn’t know what it meant. At 19, she would advise herself to expect the public scrutiny of her dating life. In 10 years, she hopes not to be stressed about approaching 40 and aging. The most important life lesson to her is that karma is real.
Final Thoughts
Swift can count to 10 in German and demonstrates it. When asked about her hometown, she expresses her love for the historic buildings in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The bravest and most spontaneous thing she’s done is writing the Apple Music letter. Her lifetime goal is to earn an honorary doctorate because Ed Sheeran has one, and she feels like he looks down on her because of it. As the interview concludes, Swift shares her favorite scented candle, Byredo Treehouse, before walking the interviewer to the door.