He doesn't really barbecue that much anymore. You know, every time I shop for my father for Father's Day or even his birthday, I tend to be flummoxed because there are so few readily available options that seem interesting. One of the essays that stood out to me and also to one of our producers was the essay about, like, why are Father's Day gifts so terrible? I mean, it sounds like a very simple subject, but it's really quite deep because it's almost saying, why doesn't society think more of men or men as fathers and give them a fuller experience of life apart from they grill and drink beer and, like, wear ties? RASCOE: And let's dig into some of the essays in the book. But I'm as entitled as anyone else to share my opinions. And it's more that I realized, why not me? What is really going to prevent me from sharing an opinion? You don't have to agree. GAY: The more you do something, the more comfortable you can become doing it. She's published a new collection of essays called "Opinions." She told me it took a journey to find her voice. RASCOE: Roxane Gay has written for The New York Times, The Guardian and other outlets. ROXANE GAY: Is the opinion well-articulated? Is the argument well-supported? Does the author of the opinion have something that draws your attention to their work? But what makes an opinion worth considering? Writer Roxane Gay has an idea. These days, it seems like everyone has an opinion on everything.
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