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 dadfrontgive Change image and share on social
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. Shakira ballchasefootball share on social
The thing is, my dad's always been more of a bookworm; he was interested in more intellectual pursuits, but nobody can escape the passion that football stirs. Shakira bookwormdadescape Change image and share on social
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. Shakira deservefeelgerard Change image and share on social
Education is the only way forward in Latin America and developing countries in general. Shakira americacountrydevelop Change image and share on social
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. Shakira energygodgrateful share on social
I just think that it's very helpful to have a map of your psyche, because when you have a map, you know where to go. Shakira helpfulmappsyche Change image and share on social
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. Shakira easypeopleperfectionistic Change image and share on social
The music industry is dominated by guys. I work with men 98 percent of the time - producers, arrangers, musicians, engineers. Shakira arrangerdominateengineer Change image and share on social
If it was up to me, I would just wear jeans and t-shirts, even to red carpets, but then no one would photograph me, so that would make me very sad. So you know, I've gotta keep up with the rest of the female population and sometimes try a little harder. Shakira carpetfemalegotta share on social
