I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.
SHAKIRAProviding 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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The ALAS Foundation was born as a consequence and a continuation of what we are doing with Pies Descalzos.
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Fame isolates people from reality. That happens to many artists, and I don’t want it to happen to me.
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For a while, I could only wear sweat pants because I was that intermediate size that you’re not a small, you’re not a large.
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I was five years old; I got addicted to being on stage. I felt like it was the most wonderful place on Earth, performing in front of an audience, who in this case were a bunch of classmates, kids my age.
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I thank God that I’m a product of my parents. That they infected me with their intelligence and energy for life, with their thirst for knowledge and their love. I’m grateful that I know where I come from.
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I’m convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.
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I know what it’s like to feel that fear and the need of affirmation and appreciation. To build confidence in yourself is the toughest thing.
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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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Every day now, I discover something new. Go through phases in which I feel much more in touch with my feminine side in ways I never thought possible. I’m letting the woman inside of me speak, the desires of this woman, speak as loud as they can.
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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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Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.
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I have no idea where I want to go musically, but I’m fine that way. I don’t need to be faithful to any concept, you know.
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Gerard doesn’t tell me what to do. We discuss everything as a couple, as I imagine most partners do. We have a beautiful relationship and one of mutual trust.
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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 consider myself a laborer, building my career brick over brick under the sun.
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