Famous Fathers on Father's Day

I recently wrote a column about Mother's Day, which is my favorite day of the year, since it celebrates my children. Not being a father, I decided to ask a few dads whom I admire to share their thoughts.

I asked each dad, “What do you enjoy most about Father's Day? What is the most annoying thing about Father's Day?”

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer:
“The best thing about Father’s Day is my children cannot complain when I bring too many toys for my grandchildren.”

Canadian Ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson:
“What I enjoy most about Father's Day is being with grandchildren. What is annoying is trying to think of something to say which might be annoying! I really enjoy Father's Day.”

U.S. Rep John Dingell (D-Mich.)
“My children and grandchildren are happy and any day you see that is a good day, but particularly on Father’s Day. I don’t know if this is annoying, but the only thing that bothers me about Father’s Day is that I am no longer able to share it with my own father. He was a wonderful man and some of my best memories are from my time spent with him.”

Frank Fahrenkopf, American Gaming Association, president and CEO
“There is nothing like having your children, grandchildren and wife doting on you, even if it's only for one day a year.”

Norm Ornstein, American Enterprise Institute
“Actually, the best thing about it is spending time with my father-in-law, soon to be 85, and a great guy. The most annoying? All the bowing, scraping and gushing subservience from my kids. Just kidding.”

Happy Father’s Day.

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