I adore my dad. He’s a 78-year-old man and my inspiration.
SHAKIRAI was a real mummy’s girl – still am. And as for my father, well, I have an Oedipus complex I’m still working out. I love that man!
More Shakira Quotes
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I can take the spotlight that shines on me and shift it towards those issues that are infinitely more important than my own issues.
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The ALAS Foundation was born as a consequence and a continuation of what we are doing with Pies Descalzos.
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I’m a multi-faceted woman and person, like all women are – there’s no black and white. We have shades of grey in the middle. And even many more colours that other people don’t see!
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I have no idea where I want to go musically, but I’m fine that way. I don’t need to be faithful to any concept, you know.
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Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.
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I pefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.
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When you feel complete, you don’t need to get married, and you don’t think about it.
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I think, that if you can prove the existence of God, it can only be proven through love.
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I am an avid believer that education – and especially early childhood development – is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
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I don’t go out without make up. I’m a woman, you know.
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If it was up to me, I would just wear jeans and t-shirts, even to red carpets, but then no one would photograph me, so that would make me very sad. So you know, I’ve gotta keep up with the rest of the female population and sometimes try a little harder.
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I tried to give my career a shot from Barranquilla, but the musicians would never show up. It was just not taken seriously.
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Because of you, I’m running out of reasons to cry.
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I like to see people’s eyes when I’m singing to them.
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My brain, I believe, is the most beautiful part of my body.
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