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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Myself. I didn’t know how to protect myself adequately when I was younger, and I think I would have experienced my youth differently if I had.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2025 source ↗
My grandma, who died a few years ago, because I wasn’t able to see her on my last visit to Georgia.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗
Craig Charles English actor
To my parents for all the mess-ups. There have been times when I’ve been going through something and I’ve thought, God, I’m so glad my mum and dad are dead, because they don’t have to go through it with me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 July 2024 source ↗
Melanie Chisholm British pop singer
The Spice Girls – Mel B, Geri and Emma – who wanted to mark our 20th anniversary, and the fans. It was not something I felt comfortable doing.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗

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