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My videos represent the artist in me very well, but not the kind of woman I am.
I'm not a trained dancer, but I grew up in a culture that revolves around dance.
I can't wait for the time when curves and a little belly fat will be sexy again!
I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.
I'm someone who has always been very stubborn and strong-willed. I never gave up.
I did not want to spend the rest of my life not being able to ride in a nice car.
My therapist taught me why I behave in certain ways and not to feel so pressured.
I think, if you can prove the existence of God, it can only be proven through love.
If I can contribute to people having fun, I would feel very fulfilled as an artist.
I'm convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.
When you feel complete, you don't need to get married, and you don't think about it.
Relationships have to have a give and take if they're going to work in the long term.
Education is the only way forward in Latin America and developing countries in general.
I always had the intuition, even as a little child, that I was called for a big project.
I think, that if you can prove the existence of God, it can only be proven through love.
Even after I got some recognition and success, I still had to work hard and prove myself.
I think it's my energy and love of life that has been the real key to my fame and success.
Becoming a mother has taught me to simply things and also to appreciate being at home more.
Seeing me in love is a constant state: there are no questions, as the answer is simply there.
I'm happy. I have a man who makes me happy. And a family, which is what I most wanted in life.
The worst mistake of a woman is to go to the kitchen, because then she never gets out of there.
A good fragrance should have a certain personality that makes people identify the scent with you.
People think I like to expose my body. But I don't. It's just because the dance moves require it.
I didn't expect babies to need so many diapers. Nobody told me they needed to be changed so often.
Sometimes, I ask myself how any other singer could substitute the inspiration of god in their songs
We've built six schools in Colombia and do work in South Africa and Haiti. We teach 5,000 students.
Writing songs has a therapeutic effect, and it either kills off love or wins the heart of the lover.
Fame isolates people from reality. That happens to many artists, and I don't want it to happen to me.
I'm lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, I'll be taking the risk of falling in love with myself.
I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.
I grew up in Barranquila, Colombia, and I spent most of my childhood dreaming about becoming a singer.
You want to be skinny and have a good body? You have to work out every day and say no to certain foods.
Guys don't like women telling them what to do. It reminds them of their mothers, or something like that.
My man, Gerard, prefers meat over bone. That takes the pressure off. I already have a lot to worry about.
Gerard and I pretty much share all parenting responsibilities, although I'm definitely the disciplinarian.
We have to demand that governments live up to their promises and make education a reality for every child.
Education is literally the difference between success and failure, or even life and death for many children.
I pefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.
I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.
Freddy Demann (Shakira's Manager) is a man that knows the world of music. And I know that I am in good hands.
I'm just a consequence of the great musical momentum and the great changes we are going through in the world.
I like fragrances that have some sweetness to them. All three I have developed have that as a common element.
In 2006 I was asked to sing at the World Cup in Germany, and in 2010 I was fortunate enough to be asked again.
It's not easy to work with me, I recognize that. It's not easy if those people aren't as perfectionistic as I am.
Songwriting is such an intricate part of me as an artist and as a person; I couldn't just let someone else do it.
I think love is something that you have to work on, and it develops over experience and time. Love is a practice.
Music has given a voice to many generations, and I think we, as artists, can be a part of creating a better world.
We need to provide higher quality and innovative early childhood development programs all throughout Latin America.
I want some day to be able to love with the same intensity and unselfishness that parents love their children with.
I love to shake my hips, my hair, and my boobs. It's all about having fun and sharing your spirit with other people.