Leonard Cohen: Chris Young

Glenn Gould Prize Dept: TORONTO - Leonard Cohen humbly accepted the Glenn Gould Prize on Monday, but not the $50,000 prize that accompanied it, instead donating the cash to the Canada Council for the Arts, according to Winnipeg Free Press. "Thank you so much ... how very kind of you to greet me with such hospitality," said Cohen, briefly doffing his trademark black fedora and leonard Cohen acknowledges the audience after receiving the Glenn Gould Prize in Toronto on Monday. Cohen is the ninth recipient of the $50,000 prize, awarded for unique lifetime contribution to the arts. The Canadian Press / Chris Young The 77-year-old Cohen struck a modest tone as he claimed the award, first by hushing a standing ovation and then by offering his reassurance to the roster of musicians set to perform in his honour. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.