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INTERROGATION:
Colombia's finest - Shakira
You've
been called the Latin Britney. What do you think of the
comparison? Shakira: I think it's great. Any artist who has
the courage to reveal herself in front of thousands of
people deserves respect. I think probably we have hard work
and determination in common, but besides that, it's just
that we're both blonde. She definitely has a better stomach
than me - believe me, I've seen it. I was surprised to be
compared to her at first because we have different musical
tastes and come from different backgrounds.
Laundry Service. Is that the worst album title ever?
S: I don't think so. People have said that before though.
It's about the fact I've been washed clean. You can say 'te
amo' (I love you) in any language. It's about being in love.
English is more of a challenge because it's a direct
language. Spanish allows you to circle a thought without
ever expressing it head-on.
Do you realise some of your lyrics are quite strange?
S: I don't think they are, I just write the way I speak.
It's not because of the translation, because the line where
I talk about 'my small and humble breasts' in Whenever,
Wherever is exactly the same in Spanish. People always ask
me about that one. It just means I've learned to accept
myself. They are small. But I don't mind any more.
Did you enjoy posing semi-naked for men's mags?
S: Of course I enjoyed it. I felt flattered. For a second, I
was like 'Hmm, really? Am I that sexy?' It was fun, but
after a while it just gets boring. I'm a little sick of
that. I want to move on.
How do you stay in shape?
S: I try to exercise, but I've been travelling so much. And
all the chocolate in Europe... I suppose doing the show
helps.
Who was the last famous person you met?
S: I had a party last night after my concert and P Diddy
came - Eve was there too. What did I talk to him about? His
brand of clothing, actually. I think it's pretty smart he
doesn't have his name on it, because no one wants to wear
clothes with the artist's name on them, do they?
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