My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has helped my career.

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 09:44

Taylor J. Swift said he has to work to get people to take him seriously in his political job but he likes his name.

Courtesy of Taylor J. Swift

Taylor J. Swift said in high school he was teased for having the same name as the famous pop singer.
At his current job, in politics, he uses his name to stand out and make lighthearted conversations.
Swift said he has to work to get people to take him seriously.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Taylor J. Swift, a 30-year-old at the POPVOX Foundation in Washington, DC. It has been edited for length and clarity.