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

I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.

Half of the world lives on [about] $2 a day. If there is a hungry kid in the world, we shouldn't consider ourselves more evolved than homo habilis.

You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.

I'm quite proud of my rear... I don't obsess over my flaws, because I see my body as a whole. Besides, I think men appreciate confidence more than perfection.

Writing songs has a therapeutic effect, and it either kills off love or wins the heart of the lover.

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