"I'm a fusion of many things. I'm Colombian. I was born and raised in Colombia, so my culture is very deeply rooted in everything that I do."
— Shakira
"I feel like I'm a much better person when I'm developing things and when I'm creating things and when I'm thinking about things."
— Shakira
"I think the most important thing is to be yourself and to use your voice and express yourself."
— Shakira
"The worst day of your life is probably your best day in someone else's life."
— Shakira
"Music is the emotional life of most people."
— Shakira