Born on a Christmas Tree Farm
Taylor's early years were spent on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. It was there that her love for Christmas and holiday music began. Her family tradition was to decorate each tree by hand before selling it, and young Taylor often helped with this process, composing her first songs among the fluffy firs. This influence can still be seen in her work—she regularly releases Christmas songs and admits that the holiday season inspires her to write particularly heartfelt compositions.
Mathematical Genius
In school, Taylor was a math star and won regional olympiads. Her ability to work with numbers helped her not only in the music business but also in creating complex song structures. The singer often uses mathematical concepts when writing lyrics, including numerical patterns and symbolism of numbers. For example, the album "1989" is filled with references (slightly more subtle) to the year of her birth, and the number of tracks on albums holds special significance.Secret Co-Writer Under a Pseudonym
Swift wrote songs for other artists under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg. This fact became known only after she received an award for co-writing the song "This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris and Rihanna. The choice of pseudonym is not random – it references a Swedish poet whose works Taylor studied during her interest in Scandinavian literature.Song Lyrics Patents
Taylor has patented over 50 phrases from her songs, including "This sick beat" and "Nice to meet you, where you been?". These patents cover the use of phrases in merchandise and commercial products.Secret Sessions for Fans
Taylor has an unusual tradition called Secret Sessions. Before the release of each album, she secretly selects the most dedicated fans through social media, invites them to her home, and hosts a pre-listening of the album. The guests undergo a strict selection process and sign a non-disclosure agreement, while their phones are sealed in special cases.Charity Without Publicity
Swift regularly makes anonymous donations to her fans who find themselves in difficult life situations. She discovers their stories on social media and helps pay for education, medical bills, and other urgent needs. Many cases become known only after the recipients themselves talk about the unexpected assistance.Programmer and Tumblr Enthusiast
As a teenager, Swift was an avid Tumblr user and taught herself basic HTML to create a unique design for her page. These skills later helped her create complex systems of Easter eggs and hints for fans on her official website. The singer admitted that she still occasionally writes simple code.Detective for Fans
Taylor has a special team that monitors fan activity on social media. They look for the most devoted fans, follow their stories, and even check if they are trying to resell gifts from the singer.Guardian of Millionaire Cats
Taylor's three cats—Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button—are insured for a total of $13 million. Each cat has its own bodyguard and personal veterinarian. Their images are copyrighted, and merchandise featuring their portraits has earned the singer a couple of extra million.
University Program
Prestigious universities in the USA, including Harvard and Stanford, have introduced courses dedicated to analyzing Taylor Swift's song lyrics. Upon learning about this, the singer anonymously provided universities with archival materials and song drafts for research. Professors note the complexity of her poetic constructions and the depth of literary allusions.Secret Hobby
Swift is an amateur perfumer who creates her own scents. Each of her albums has a unique fragrance that she infuses into certain versions of the physical copies.Read more about Taylor Swift's childhood, personal life, and career in her biography.
