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I continually blacken pages and scribble away, so I always have a number of songs that are half-finished.

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Leonard Cohen, the iconic singer-songwriter, reveals his creative process where he constantly engages in writing and composing songs, resulting in a collection of unfinished compositions that he diligently works on. He describes his artistic journey as a constant endeavor of filling pages with lyrics and ideas, leaving him with a repertoire of songs that are yet to be fully developed.
Quote by Leonard Cohen
Singer, Canadian
Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist.
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