Taylor Swift, a pop icon, reflected on her thoughts about what she would do if she wasn't a star in 2004 in a 2004 interview about her future in the music industry. She expressed a desire to remain a songwriter and write for other artists if she didn't become a star. However, she remained committed to staying in the industry, stating that she felt she was meant to do what she loved and was infativeniven. The interview also included Swift's memory of being involved in writers’ meetings and her ability to exceed expectations in the musical industry.