I started my own Pies Descalzos/Barefoot Foundation when I was 18. We provide education to vulnerable children in Colombia and other developing countries.
SHAKIRAI would sing anywhere they would invite me. That’s how I made my first pesos. I used to sing at beauty pageants, local events of every sort.
More Shakira Quotes
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It’s very difficult to think that you’re with someone that you know, and all of a sudden you don’t know them: it turns out that they betray you. It’s painful, but it’s best to turn the page.
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At the age of eight, I discovered that I could write songs.
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I’ve written many love songs for Gerard. But it’s never enough. I feel that he deserves a million love songs written for him.
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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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I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.
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I remember the first time I saw the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ video.
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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 don’t go out without make up. I’m a woman, you know.
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I feel like I’m on an anthropological mission.
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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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Elixir’ means magical potion, so I wanted to depict the kind of bottle that was used in ancient times, but that looked modern and chic as well. I also wanted it to have a golden tint to evoke the memories of sands and sunsets.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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