Introduction
Shania Twain – “I Worked @ McDonald’s”
In this lighthearted interview, Shania Twain reflects on her early life, career beginnings, and the jobs she held before becoming a superstar. She shares that as a teenager, she worked shifts at McDonald’s after school, often from 4–7 p.m., before heading to late-night singing gigs in bars and clubs. Starting as a server at the front counter, she later worked the drive-thru and eventually became a trainer, joking about practicing suggestive selling like, “Would you like an apple pie with that?” Despite her success, she still admits to loving McDonald’s fries.
Shania also recalls beginning her music career at a very young age—performing in clubs at just 8 years old. With support from her school, she was allowed to miss days to pursue performing, singing in bars and clubs throughout her youth. She notes that while it was tough work, those experiences shaped her artistry and determination.
The interview touches on the honor of having a street named after her in her hometown of Timmins, Ontario. She describes visiting in disguise now, since fame makes it difficult to walk around unnoticed.
Looking ahead, she announced her first major tour with her own music, beginning in May, after years of covering other artists’ songs. She expressed excitement at finally being able to share her own work with audiences.
The segment ends with Shania presenting a small apple-shaped ornament for the Christmas tree, symbolizing her belief that “you can’t wear a happy face unless you have a happy heart.”