John Prescott: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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John Prescott

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

My mother, because I didn’t appreciate how proud she was of me being deputy prime minister. She ended up doing more press than me, and I was too sensitive and reacted.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 April 2018 source ↗

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Adam Peaty British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021

To the people who, because of my career, I cannot spend time with. I have to be selfish, unfortunately.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

John Waters American filmmaker

To my teachers in high school - that I didn't punch them in the mouth for discouraging all my interests.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗

James Blunt Singer, songwriter and musician

To the British public generally. They know why.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 November 2021 source ↗

Ronnie O'Sullivan English snooker player

Frank Adamson, my first coach, for not spending more time with him in his later years. I feel bad about that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 May 2023 source ↗