I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I’ve been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don’t get a chance to be heard.
SHAKIRAIf the fastest growing population in this country is Latino, that means we are the future of this country. And, we have proven we have talent. Now we need the tools to succeed.
More Shakira Quotes
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I consider myself a laborer, building my career brick over brick under the sun.
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I’ve shaken hands with every radio station, from Honduras to Ryan Seacrest’s.
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A man’s car is like an extension of their ego and their manhood.
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When I finally did see him, he was even cuter than I imagined!
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I came to understand that I’m never going to be the perfect mother, but I’m going to do the best I can. Same goes for everything in my life.
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The worst frustration for a singer is choosing a career in making music and then not being able to make music because you’re always giving interviews.
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What happens is once you start to understand football, you realise that it’s not just about the physical side of the game and chasing after a ball. It’s a strategic sport which requires a lot of intelligence. It’s a very mental game.
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Providing all Latin-American children with the education and early childhood development that they need is in the best interest of all, so it has to be a priority for all of us, not only the government and civil society, but also the business sector.
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I wish that one of my children will be like the Australian guy from the Discovery Channel show. The crocodile hunter.
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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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At the age of eight, I discovered that I could write songs.
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My dad used to take them to the notary and register them so that nobody could steal them from me.
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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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I’m lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, I’ll be taking the risk of falling in love with myself.
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I like fragrances that have some sweetness to them. All three I have developed have that as a common element.
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