Leonard Cohen

"I had the title poet, and maybe I was one for a while. Also, the title singer was kindly accorded me, even though I could barely carry a tune."

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Source: Leonard Cohen On Poetry, Music And Why He Left The Zen Monastery. Interview with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. October 21, 2016.

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Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

Singer-Songwriter

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter and poet known for his profound lyrics exploring love, loss, and spirituality.

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