A good fragrance should have a certain personality that makes people identify the scent with you.

— Shakira

A man's car is like an extension of their ego and their manhood.

— Shakira

At the age of eight, I discovered that I could write songs. My dad used to take them to the notary and register them so that nobody could steal them from me.

— Shakira

Becoming a mom forced me to re-prioritize and make room for the things that are most important, while recognizing that there are things I can let go of, and the world won't crumble around me.

— Shakira

Being raised in a developing country opened my eyes to so much I cannot tolerate. In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of many leaders.

— Shakira

Both the IDB and Foundation ALAS believe that the future of prosperity and equality that we hope for has to start today with higher investment and higher quality in Early Childhood Development programs throughout the region.

— Shakira

Education is the only way forward in Latin America and developing countries in general.

— Shakira

Gerard and I pretty much share all parenting responsibilities, although I'm definitely the disciplinarian.

— Shakira

Gerard doesn't tell me what to do. We discuss everything as a couple, as I imagine most partners do. We have a beautiful relationship and one of mutual trust.

— Shakira

I adore my dad. He's a 78-year-old man and my inspiration.

— Shakira