I am a person who has many dreams. But as soon as I accomplish one, I move on to the next. That’s my fatal, absurd nature. Human beings are slaves to our dreams, and I am, too. Now I think I just want to share my musical proposal in its entire form.
SHAKIRAI like to see people’s eyes when I’m singing to them.
More Shakira Quotes
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All through my twenties, I spent more time worrying what I didn’t have than thinking about what I did have. I wished that I was taller, had longer legs, slimmer hips, a smaller bottom, even straighter hair.
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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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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.
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My therapist taught me why I behave in certain ways and not to feel so pressured.
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You’re a song written by the hands of God.
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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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And I think that is tremendously empowering and is not diminishing in any way. I fell that any woman who is in control, who is in touch with her femininity and sensuality, is a woman that is empowered.
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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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The worst mistake of a woman is to go to the kitchen, because then she never gets out of there.
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I remember the first time I saw the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ video.
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I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.
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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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Sensual is everything that refers to the delight of the senses. And that’s what artists do, is stimulate the senses in any possible way.
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I like to see people’s eyes when I’m singing to them.
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My man, Gerard, prefers meat over bone. That takes the pressure off. I already have a lot to worry about.
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