A lesser known fact about the late Leonard Cohen is that in his early years he was a great hypnotist. I personally find this very inspiring and listen to his music with a different ear now. He has kept us all willingly entranced with his talent. RIP Mr. Cohen. Your legend lives on.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/books/im-your-man-leonard-cohen-biography-by-sylvie-simmons.html