I can't wait for the time when curves and a little belly fat will be sexy again!

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 main hope for my children would be that whatever profession or calling they choose in life, that they pursue it with passion.

Nationalism is cured by traveling.

I consider myself a laborer, building my career brick over brick under the sun.

The goal of my philanthropic work has always been to make sure that every child has a chance to live up to his or her potential. That means our work won't be done until every child has access to quality education from early childhood to adulthood.

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.