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To my mum; I wish I’d known her better before she passed in 2016.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 May 2022 source ↗
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I’ve said sorry to the people I have to say sorry to.
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My dear friend Katy. I’m sorry that I couldn’t stop you from making the most devastating decision. She committed suicide.
Gabby Logan
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I feel I have made amends, so I don’t feel that anyone is owed an apology but, if they read this and they think they are, do drop me a line.
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.
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