- The answer to the first question...
Yes, it is my real first name.

- The answer to the second question...
In Egypt (as I understand it), when a boy is sweet on a girl, he calls her "his little piece of cotton." As the French call their sweethearts "cabbage," so the Egyptians call theirs "cotton." Thereby, making me an English translation for an Egyptian term of endearment. Which suits me remarkably well.

- Nothing but Patriots
There’s a dash of Durham and St. Louis in my history, but Foxborough is where I turn to go home. Which means win, lose or draw, the Patriots are my home team.

- Compulsive Namer
My name is Cotton. People tend to remember when and if they’ve met me before. And while it sounds really wonderful to be where "everybody knows your name," the truth of the matter is, it’s only wonderful when you also know their names. So, I’m a bit OCD about learning people’s names.

- Champion Laugher
There’s no official competition for this here in the United States (which I feel is regrettable), but if there was I would be a formidable contender. There IS an annual laughing competition in India, however. I’m considering making a pilgrimage. (References available on request.)

- Cotton, Inc. Spokeswoman?
Not quite yet. But I’m working on it. If you know anyone who can pull strings (or fibers or threads) to make this a part of the fabric of my life, please give a holler. How cool would that be?!?

- Devout Sugartarian
At least, for the past 9 years. Possibly longer. God bless chocolate. Amen.

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