I want some day to be able to love with the same intensity and unselfishness that parents love their children with.
SHAKIRAI always knew that I was tremendously creative. I recited love poems, I wrote stories and I got excellent grades in every subject, except for maths.
More Shakira Quotes
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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 feel like I’m on an anthropological mission.
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I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.
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A man’s car is like an extension of their ego and their manhood.
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Our generation faces many challenges, some of which were passed on to us by the past generations, but it’s up to us to find solutions today so that we don’t keep passing our problems on.
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I believe that every single one of us, celebrity or not, has a responsibility to get involved in trying to make a difference in the world.
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People think I like to expose my body. But I don’t. It’s just because the dance moves require it.
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I always had the intuition, even as a little child, that I was called for a big project.
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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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I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.
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Songwriting is such an intricate part of me as an artist and as a person; I couldn’t just let someone else do it.
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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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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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I did not want to spend the rest of my life not being able to ride in a nice car.
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I don’t go out without make up. I’m a woman, you know.
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