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.