I've never thought of myself as a singer anyway. . . I've been free from those considerations because so many people over the years told me I don't have a voice. I kind of bought that. I never thought that much about it to begin with. I knew I didn't have one of the great voices. As my Damon Runyanesque lawyer used to say, "none of you guys can sing. If I want to hear singing, I'll go to the Metropolitan Opera."
Leonard CohenI don't remember lighting this cigarette and I don't remember if I'm here alone or waiting for someone.
Leonard CohenOther people singing my songs is something that I've never been casual about. I've always been very touched by it and I always go into immediate critical suspension.
Leonard Cohen