Taylor Swift on Performing, Her Friends, and Favorite Songs
The multi-award-winning singer-songwriter has famously spun her earnest thoughts into gold—actually, make that three platinum records—along the way. One need only to attend a packed Taylor Swift concert to see fans from six to 60 belting out her catchy tunes. "I love getting ready: the makeup, the dresses. I write lyrics on my arm for every show," the 21-year-old says. In honor of a sure-to-sell-out summer tour in support of her newest album, Speak Now, we asked the global superstar to share some of her favorite things in her own words.
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Teen Vogue: Your relationships with your close girlfriends are inspiring and seem very important to you. How do you make time to see them when you're so busy with your superstar schedule?
Taylor Swift: My friends all have different jobs — some I get to see at award shows, some I see when they're home from college, some are in my band! I'm so lucky to have so many people I love and trust.
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Teen Vogue: Describe your favorite dress you've ever worn.
Taylor Swift: I get to wear it every night on tour at the end of the show when I'm singing "Love Story." It's long and sparkly (big surprise, right?) and a total princess dress.
Taylor wears a DKNY sweater, $345. Eddie Borgo earrings, $350. Christie Martin charm necklace, $360.
Teen Vogue: If you weren't a singer-songwriter, what would you be?
Taylor Swift: I'd be doing something creative and idea-related—like coming up with ad campaigns or writing novels. Or I'd work with kids!







