Sally Lindsay: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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When I was 17 I didn’t visit my gran for six weeks as I was out partying. At the end of that summer she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I never saw the real her again. I would love to say sorry to her as I loved her so much.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗

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Adam Clayton

To all my ex-girlfriends because I never turned into the person I thought I was. And to Naomi Campbell, for not being ready to deal with my addictions.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗

Esther Rantzen

To everyone I’ve bored.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2024 source ↗

Paul Merson English footballer and pundit

Walsall fans. I wanted to be a good manager but I was really bad with drink and gambling at the time. I should have done better.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 January 2023 source ↗

Romesh Ranganathan English actor and comedian

When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗

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Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗