I remember the first time I saw the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. I will never forget that day. I just wanted to see Kurt Cobain's face. I had a feeling he was very cute. But, I couldn't see his face. When I finally did see him, he was even cuter than I imagined!

In the full light of day, I don't want to think about the sunset.

I'm Colombian and nothing will change that.

You want to be skinny and have a good body? You have to work out every day and say no to certain foods.

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.

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.

Music has given a voice to many generations, and I think we, as artists, can be a part of creating a better world.