Colombia is not how people think it is. We used to eat fish every Sunday at the beach. In the town where I grew up, people did not tell lies.
SHAKIRAIn this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.
More Shakira Quotes
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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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I remember the first time I saw the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ video.
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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 was unaware of the dispute in Brooklyn. I would never knowingly wear any clothes or support any company who produced clothing with alleged wage and labor violations.
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A kid cannot learn with an empty stomach.
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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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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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A good fragrance should have a certain personality that makes people identify the scent with you.
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I was a real mummy’s girl – still am. And as for my father, well, I have an Oedipus complex I’m still working out. I love that man!
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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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My brain, I believe, is the most beautiful part of my body.
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I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.
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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’ve shaken hands with every radio station, from Honduras to Ryan Seacrest’s.
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