This is what I should get. A lovely great statue, of me, in my home, er, village. Well, Shakira's getting one, so why shouldn't I? I may not be a pop star but I have beauties of character you know. And long hair.
However, it's not me, it's Columbian popstrel Shakira who's getting the honour, a sixteen foot tall steel likeness to be erected in her hometown of Barranquilla. The singer, not surprisingly, is said to be delighted at the news, and hopes it will inspire people at home. According to Contact Music she says: "I want people to think that any girl can start working on her dreams and that they will come true."