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Did anyone here go to it? I was at the Queen E. theatre in Vancouver to see him in 1989. I had a really lousy seat. But I stole one from fourth row and watched him perform his first four songs up close. Then the owner of the seat came late and kicked me out, a bit insulted. I just said, woops, sorry, I didn't know, and went about 30 rows back where I belonged.

I first learned about Leonard Cohen from a really eccentric kid I met while hanging around with some other friends in Chilliwack, B.C. where I grew up. He gave me some pages of Leonard's poetry that he must have wripped out of one of his books. I think it was Let us compare Mythologies. I don't know for sure anymore but it had the poem Susanne in it. This all started a wonderful adventure into nature and also the deeper things in life that aren't always easy to describe in words. I had a lot of fun and things were always interesting from that point on until about 21 years of age. Now I am starting to rediscover my sense of wonder in a more mature, rational, calmer way. Leonard Cohen and writing poetry again are playing a big part in that. ( I also enjoy Robert Bly, The light around the body and Al Purdy, Rooms for rent in the outer planets).

Thanks for your time, Bonnie.

Hi Bonnie ~

Remembering how differently kids in school turned out to be as adults, I wonder how eccentric that kid ended up, and what he's doing now. Did Leonard inspire him to write, sing, play the guitar? What a gift that eccentric angel gave you.

One of the advantages of going to concerts alone is the freedom to work your way to the front . I've been fortunate in not having the seat-holder show up, though . At least you got four songs from a good perspective .

I've found that Leonard's songs stand the test of time and all the angst/growth periods. I love what you've expressed with, "Now I am starting to rediscover my sense of wonder in a more mature, rational, calmer way. Leonard Cohen and writing poetry again are playing a big part in that." The last two influences you've cited sound interesting.

Thanks for sharing your discovery story.

~ Elizabeth

I was fortunate to be able to see him on this tour. I saw him at the Royal albert hall, London I really enjoyed the concert despite the fact that he left the stage a lot, he probably needed a little refreshment every now and then BTW babyblue did he do this in Vancouver too, unfortunately I have been unable to see him since, I was out of the country when The Future tour came over here.
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Hi Bonnie!

I have never seen Leonard tour. I so envy those who have had the wonderful opportunity of seeing Leonard sing and speak in public. And how heartbreakingly funny, your trying to get closer, only to be foiled! That would have broken my heart a little I think. Thanks for your remeniscience.