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I am no Mother Teresa, declares Shakira

Colombia born singer Shakira lectures at Oxford, says she’s no Mother Teresa.

London: Colombia born singer Shakira lectures at Oxford, says she’s no Mother Teresa.
The 32-year-old told 400 Oxford University students that it was a ‘privilege’ to be invited to the world-famous debating society. However, the Grammy Award winner said that she was also shocked at being asked to occupy the same stage as luminaries including Winston Churchill, admitting “I`m no Mother Teresa”. ``It is a privilege to be here today, that you have afforded me this opportunity for me to speak to you,`` the Telegraph quoted her as saying. "I must admit I am somewhat mystified as to why you are here, as there won’t be any singing or any hip shaking whatsoever." "So how do I go from Barranquilla, Colombia, to occupy the same stage as Newton and Churchill? Lord knows I`m no Mother Teresa," she added. Shakira, a Unicef goodwill ambassador who has run her own charity since she was 18, also used her speech to stress the importance of education for all. ANI