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.

In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.

You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.

I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.

There's no better makeup than self-confidence.

Scars remind me of just how far that I've come.

I am trying to make my accent so it won't bother anyone, but I am not going to drive myself crazy trying to pretend I am an American girl when I am from Colombia.

It doesn't matter if you are a musician, a business leader, a president or a student. We all have a responsibility to give back.

I can be like a lioness when defending my people.

Education affects every major challenge we face in society. It creates economic growth, paves the way for peace and stability and helps erase the legacy of marginalization.

Live your life to the fullest.

I never smoked. I never drank and I never took drugs. The funny thing is, nothing is more boring, people like this. For me, it's OK. But most of my friends, at least they smoke and drink.

Childhood obesity affects all pedophiles.

When we place our discontented egos on the altar of gratitude, we develop contented altar egos filled with thanksgiving.

A figment of the imagination is just a harmless illusion - unless you are victim of it.

A story can be new and yet tell about olden times. The past comes into existence with the story.

Cheerful looks make every dish a feast, and it is that which crowns a welcome.

I hate those movies where hundreds of people get blown up and there are jokes afterward. They poison the soul.

A great deal of love given to a few is better than a little to many.

I'm making the assumption that after Mrs. Obama leaves the White House that she will continue all of her work toward improving education in this nation and childhood health.

Now I'm making a comeback into the industry. Everyone is receiving me with open arms.