Charles Dance: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Originally asked

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Charles Dance

British actor

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

My ex-wife, for the way I behaved towards the end of our marriage.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2024 source ↗

Others on this question

Jake Shears Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters

To the Scissor Sisters. Back in the day, I could be an absolute monster; I was a real asshole.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗

Karamo Brown American television host, personality and actor

To my younger self for not being patient with myself, and for giving up on myself at times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

David Baddiel Comedian and writer

My parents, for my new show.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 May 2016 source ↗

I did say sorry to my mum, for being the way I was when I was a teenager. You become a parent and go, “Oh my God, this is what they were doing.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 January 2026 source ↗

Realising what I wanted to do as a career – aged about 22.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 November 2009 source ↗

Frequently, especially now with what’s happening in the Middle East.