Richard Eyre: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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To my father, who was aggressively indifferent to what I was doing. He did say sorry to me when he was dying and I don’t think I was very gracious.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2026 source ↗

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Marina Abramović Performance artist

To myself. I am my harshest critic.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2024 source ↗

Engelbert Humperdinck British singer

My wife. I made mistakes in my early life and hurt her. Everybody thinks the grass is greener, but it’s not. To say sorry to her when she understands will be one of the greatest gifts God has given me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗

Kelly Hoppen

My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Jon Snow

I am too ashamed to answer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗