I dont think Ill be able to finish those songs, he tellsNew Yorkereditor David Remnick.

Maybe, who knows?

And maybe Ill get a second wind, I dont know.

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But I dont dare attach myself to a spiritual strategy.

I dont dare do that.

Ive got some work to do.

Take care of business.

I am ready to die.

I hope its not too uncomfortable.

Thats about it for me.

After touring continuously between 2008 and 2013, Cohen is unlikely to ever hit the road again.

I was never given to it when I was healthy, and I am less given to it now.

Read Cohensfull profile at theNew Yorker.You Want It Darkerwill be released Oct. 21.