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It’s the same question, every time the holidays roll around.
What, exactly, are you supposed to gift your dad, your husband, or any adult male that usually just buys what he wants, when he wants.
Benedict Cumberbatchhas the answer.
The British actor, 43, who’s now starring as the voice ofTheGrinch, says there are plenty of things you can consider for that special fella in your life.
“There’s quite a lot of good stuff out there!” he tells PEOPLE. “There’s all this survivalist stuff. You can get really cool camping gear, there’s always a Leatherman tool, which is a multi-purpose tool for all men—and women actually. They aren’t gender specific tools.”
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“I hate to be boring, but certain socks are nice!” he says.
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Still, he says the greatest gift you can give someone else is an experience—like a trip to nature, or a camping adventure—so the giver can also enjoy the result.
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And if you’re on a budget? “A bit of vinyl, or a trip to a concert. Live music is always good,” he says. Cumberbatch adds the best gift he ever got growing up was his BMX bike, and the Michael JacksonBadcassette, which came along a brand new walkman. (“Remember cassettes?” he asks.)
The one things Cumberbatch does hope people consider this year at the holidays is spreading a little goodwill.
The Grinchis now playing in theaters.
source: people.com
