>> larry: for example, the great latin american author and nobel laureate, gabriel cesar marquez.wrote that you, you, shakira, have a will of granite. is he one of your heroes? >> he is one of my heroes, for sure. >> larry: do you know him? >> absolutely. we are close friends. he interviewed me a few years ago. actually, probably 12 years ago. and since then we've developed this close friendship. and, of course, the admiration that i have as colombian and as a reader of his books is endless. >> larry: what's a quality, shakira, that you consider heroic? >> i believe that being a hero consists of not giving up the fight, believing strongly in something and defending it independently from the circumstances. being brave even when you feel fear. and really speaking up for those who don't have a voice. >> larry: do you think it's important to have heroes? >> absolutely. because they inspire us. they motivate us to be better, to become better people. you know? >> larry: because of your philanthropic work, you advocate childhood education. a lot of people would consider you a hero. >> i