cotton to

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Though “Goon” thoroughly charmed critics and fellow musicians with its early-’70s-balladeer vibe — many said he evoked the glory days of Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson and beard-and-shearling-coat-era Paul McCartney — Jesso didn’t cotton to the life of a sort-of-famous performer and almost immediately walked away from his solo career to write songs for other singers instead.

From Los Angeles Times

In mid-1996, when Gilbert Amelio was Apple’s chief executive, the struggling company hired Ms. Cotton to help with its public relations.

From New York Times

That same year he elevated Ms. Cotton to run Apple’s public relations and communications.

From New York Times

With his parishioners loosened up and ready for the word, Scott often transitions to the importance of family and faith by emphasizing their journey “from cotton to Congress in one lifetime.”

From Washington Post

Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate — appointed by Haley more than 10 years ago — kicked off a cross-country tour from Charleston the very next day, centering on his family’s “cotton to Congress” story and declaring, “America is not defined by our original sin.”

From Washington Post