I don't think about my childhood much. I don't think it's a legitimate explanation of one's life. I think in order to survive one must be reborn, one… - Leonard Cohen

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I don't think about my childhood much. I don't think it's a legitimate explanation of one's life. I think in order to survive one must be reborn, one must overcome one's childhood, the injustices, and recognize the privileges. You can't use your past as an alibi.

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About Leonard Cohen

Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.

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Birth Name: Leonard Norman Cohen
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Like a bird on a wire,
like a drunk in a midnight choir,
I have tried in my way to be free!!

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