Here's a little story someone told me the other day.

Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen are both on tour in Europe when they find out they're playing near to each other one night and arrange to meet up for lunch. Over the extended meal Bob turns to Leonard and says "Hey man, I love 'Hallelujah'. How long did it take you to write that one?". Leonard considers for a moment and says "About three or four months. Moulding it and getting it perfected." "By the way, Bob" continues Leonard, "I think 'Make You Feel My Love' is fantastic. How long did that one take?" Bob pulls on his cigar, stares into the distance and says "20 minutes".

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