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I never had huge amounts of money when I was young. I had huge amounts of fame, and I always had the sense of labor and recompense. I always said I don't want to work for pay, but I want to get paid for my song.
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"I never had huge amounts of money when I was young. I had huge amounts of fame, and I always had the sense of labor and recompense. I always said I don't want to work for pay, but I want to get paid for my song."
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I never had huge amounts of money when I was young. I had huge amounts of fame, and I always had the sense of labor and recompense. I always said I don't want to work for pay, but I want to get paid for my song. — Leonard Cohen

About Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen was a Musician from Canada (1934–2016).

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Who said "I never had huge amounts of money when I was young. I had huge amounts of fame,…"?
This quote is attributed to Leonard Cohen, a Musician from Canada.
When did Leonard Cohen live?
Leonard Cohen lived from 1934 – 2016.
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