“ 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! Shakira
“ In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of many leaders. Shakira
“ 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 intel… Shakira
“ 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. Shakira
“ Being raised in a developing country opened my eyes to so much I cannot tolerate. In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of… Shakira
“ 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 a… Shakira
“ 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. Shakira
“ Gerard and I pretty much share all parenting responsibilities, although I'm definitely the disciplinarian. Shakira
“ When you have a baby, when you feel his love, you feel so at peace with the world. You just want to share the good news and share how happy you feel. Shakira
“ My dad is a writer, and to see him always in front of a typewriter gave me the inspiration to write. He was my idol, my hero. I wanted to be just like him. Shakira
