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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

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Alexander Armstrong

English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer

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My brother. I was a precious child and had this competitive thing with my older brother, which I don't think he had with me. He was very innovative and I would steal his thunder.

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2010 source ↗

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Julie Hesmondhalgh English actress and narrator
To all those whose fleeting interaction with me has fallen short of what they’d hoped; the unwitting recipients of my occasional grumpiness.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2018 source ↗
Krishnan Guru-Murthy British journalist
Every offended interviewee who thought I was asking hard questions for some personal reason. It’s never personal.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 January 2021 source ↗
Rebecca Lucy Taylor
Most of the people I dated between 23 and 33. It feels crazy to me that I ever thought that I could be anyone’s girlfriend before I figured out the things I’ve now figured out.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

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