Every day brings a new story. And each day contributes to the art of story telling -- in prose and poetry, in music, on the stage, on the screen, and, of course, in books.
Today is the story of December 13th.
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It is the 347th day of the year, leaving 18 days in 2021.
Swift, who first and foremost considers herself a lyricist and a story teller, started writing her own songs when she was 13. She released her debut album at 16.
Many of her narrative songs tell stories about the lives of young women, and Swift has acknowledged many are based on her own experiences. She has written and recorded songs about heartbreak and breakups, and about young girls and woman forging their own way.
She wrote Fifteen, about being a girl of, well, 15, entering her first day of high school. The Last Great American Dynasty tells the tale of Rebekah Harkness, an eccentric and wealthy widow who previously lived in a Rhode Island mansion that Swift later bought.
She has becomes a role model for many girls and women, who became fans of hers as children or teen-agers, and have remained so throughout Swift's career. Swift has stood up for women's rights, successfully sued a radio disc jockey for sexual assault, and fought for control and ownership of her recordings, often expressing her belief that artists should have the right to own their own work. She wrote My Tears Riccochet partly about her dispute and eventually falling out with Scott Borchett, who originally signed her when she was 14, and whom she believes took advantage of her youth.
She has sold more than 200 million albums so far, making her one of the best selling musicians of all time. She has recorded nine studio albums in multiple genres, starting with country and pop, and experimenting with folk and some pop-punk. Her tours draws hundreds of thousands of fans.
She is currently re-recording some of her early albums, partly as a way to regain control over her work.
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