Leonard Cohen Interviews

Leonard Cohen’s interviews were as captivating as his music and poetry. A man of profound thought and quiet wisdom, Cohen spoke with the same depth, honesty and poetic sensibility that defined his art. His interviews offer a rare glimpse into his creative process, personal philosophies and the experiences that shaped his life and work.

Discover Leonard Cohen in His Own Words

Through decades of interviews with journalists, broadcasters and fans, Cohen shared reflections on topics ranging from love and spirituality to fame and the human condition. Always thoughtful and often disarmingly candid, his words reveal the inner workings of a complex and brilliant mind.

Highlights of Leonard Cohen’s Interviews

• Barbara Gowdy, 1993
• BBC, 1986
• Brick Literary Journal
• CBC, 2016
• CBC Radio, 1984
• David Browne, 1993
• France Inter, 1997
• The Globe and Mail, 2000
• The Guardian, 1970
• The Guardian, 2009
• Kari Hesthamar, Los Angeles, 2005
• KCRW, Chris Douridas, 2016
• NPR, 2016
• Paul Zollo, 1992
• PB Fallon, 1985
• Prospect, 1998
• The Q Magazine, 1991
• The Telegraph, 2014
• Uncut, 1997

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