13 Quirky Taylor Swift Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful and influential pop and country artists of the 21st century. While she is well-known for her music, relationships, and personal stories woven into her songs, there are also some interesting and less commonly known facts about her:
No Driving School: Taylor Swift doesn’t have a driver’s license. She learned to drive from her mom while growing up on their Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania.
Fear of Sea Urchins: Taylor has expressed a deep fear of sea urchins, claiming they’re like a “land mine” in the ocean because if you step on one, it can puncture and even poison you.
Detachable Doorknobs: She collects antique doorknobs. It’s one of those quirks that fans might find particularly unexpected.
Lucky Number: Her lucky number is 13. Taylor considers 13 her lucky number and can often be spotted with the number written on her hand during performances.
Credited Pseudonym: In 2016, Taylor co-wrote the song “This Is What You Came For” for Calvin Harris and Rihanna under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg.
Young Star: Taylor Swift was the youngest artist ever signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house. She was just 14.
Bug Fear: She has a fear of insects, particularly spiders and beetles.
Acting Ambitions: Before deciding on a career in music, Taylor wanted to be a stockbroker, inspired by her grandmother who was a mutual fund wholesaler.
Music Video Detail: For her “You Need To Calm Down” music video, the trailer in which Taylor is seen is actually her own – she bought it for the video.
Personal Code: In the early days of her career, Taylor would hide secret messages in the lyrics listed in the liner notes of her albums by capitalizing certain letters. These messages often gave clues about the subjects or inspiration behind the songs.
High School Dropout? Not quite. While she left high school to pursue her music career, she ended up receiving her diploma through homeschooling.
Avid Cook: Taylor loves to cook and bake. She’s known to bake cookies and other treats for fans and friends.
Corn Maze Honor: In 2018, a Maryland farm created a corn maze designed in the likeness of Taylor Swift’s face in honor of her.
