“I try not to be a jerk. I really do, I try to be nice and cordial. I’ve seen the real extreme diva behavior and I don’t think that’s who I am. I think I have mannerisms and that whole thing… But even before I had any type of fame I was like this. Seriously. They [the media] said I wouldn’t come into a hotel room unless there were petals on the floor, I’m like, do you really think at 3am I give a shit what I’m walking on.” she said

“Right now, I am at a place in my life where I feel immense happiness and fulfillment, It’s the kind of happiness that makes you glow from within, just like the special glow women get when they’re pregnant and when they’re falling in love with their babies. Being a mother has changed the way I look at my work in a very positive way, I want to be able to create and be part of things that I know my children will be proud of one day. It has really helped me stay focused on what is important and what is right for me.” she said

“I never made it to the school choir because the music teacher didn’t like my voice, I was pretty sad. But he was probably right, I did have a voice a bit like a goat but my dad told me to never give up and to keep going and it’s paid off.” Shakira said.