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I never really liked poetry readings; I liked to read poetry by myself, but I liked singing, chanting my lyrics to this jazz group.


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Author Bio


  • NameLeonard Cohen
  • DescriptionCanadian poet and singer-songwriter
  • AliasesLeonard Norman Cohen
  • BornSeptember 21, 1934
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionSinger-songwriter; Poet; Street Artist; Novelist; Writer
  • WorksSongs From A Room; Various Positions; Old Ideas; The Future; Hallelujah
  • AwardsCompanion Of The Order Of Canada; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; Songwriters Hall Of Fame; Glenn Gould Prize; Governor General's Awards; Grand Officer Of The National Order Of Quebec; Governor General’s Performing Arts Award; Prince Of Asturia Literary Prize