Even after I got some recognition and success, I still had to work hard and prove myself.

Writing in English was a major challenge. I didn't want other songwriters to write for me. I wanted to preserve the spirit of my songs in Spanish. I am the same Shakira in English as I am in Spanish.

You're a song written by the hands of God.

Because of you, I'm running out of reasons to cry.

Freddy Demann (Shakira's Manager) is a man that knows the world of music. And I know that I am in good hands.

I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.

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.