World-renowned chef Patrick O'Connell talks about his memoir, 'Main, Middle & Gay'

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published September 19, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT

NPR's Scott Simon asks celebrated chef Patrick O'Connell about his memoir, "Main, Middle & Gay."

Scott Simon

Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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