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Seth Meyers Reflects on Taylor Swift's Self-Written 2009 SNL Monologue, Calls it "A Perfect Gift"

While lauding Swift's monologue on Howard Stern's SiriusXM radio show, Meyers reflects on how her fully formed lyrical monologue left him astonished, as most hosts have SNL staff write their monologues for them. He also shares insights into the challenging reality of hosting SNL, with his experience giving him a newfound appreciation for Swift's talents.

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Overview

  • Seth Meyers recognized Taylor Swift's talent and capacity when she performed her own written monologue during her 2009 hosting of SNL, something most hosts do not do.
  • Swift's monologue was a song, aptly named 'Monologue Song (La La La),' which recounted recent public events in her life, including relationship breakups and the infamous Kanye West VMAs incident.
  • Meyers described the moment Swift offered her self-written monologue as being given a 'fully gift-wrapped present,' and compared it favorably to the script they had written for her.
  • Meyers' perspective on hosting SNL changed after he hosted the show in 2018, remarking on how challenging it is and feeling guilty for how hosts were treated during his time as a cast member.
  • Despite her successful stint as host, Taylor Swift has hosted SNL only once, though she has made several appearances on the show over the years.