I’d love to go to that World Cup – I’m not sure in what capacity, but I’ll definitely be there. I know that nobody wants to miss it, least of all me.
SHAKIRAPresident Obama is highly concerned with education. He’s a champion on early-childhood development strategies.
More Shakira Quotes
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I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.
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At the age of eight, I discovered that I could write songs.
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I’m barefoot whenever I can be.
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In the full light of day, I don’t want to think about the sunset.
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I feel like there is a part of me that represents a minority in the U.S., a minority around the world. People who struggle, people who want to succeed with drive and ambition.
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It’s incredibly liberating to spend an hour talking to someone and not caring about what you sound like. It’s about understanding myself. Sometimes I’ll speak to my therapist for an hour a day. It’s become part of my routine.
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Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.
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Relationships have to have a give and take if they’re going to work in the long term.
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Both the IDB and Fundacion ALAS believe that the future of prosperity and equality that we hope for has to start today with higher investment and higher quality in Early Childhood Development programs throughout the region.
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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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I’m convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.
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I’ve shaken hands with every radio station, from Honduras to Ryan Seacrest’s.
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I remember the first time I saw the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ video.
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I started my own Pies Descalzos/Barefoot Foundation when I was 18. We provide education to vulnerable children in Colombia and other developing countries.
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I feel as passionate as when I was 13 years old and just released my first album. I feel the same amount of adrenaline in my blood, and the same amount of curiosity as well. Curiosity about why I’m different.
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