My parents, for not pursuing an academic career.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2016 source ↗
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David Harewood
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My first girlfriend when I left drama school. I was a bit of tart.
Josette Simon
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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.
John Prescott
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
My mother, because I didn’t appreciate how proud she was of me being deputy prime minister. She ended up doing more press than me, and I was too sensitive and reacted.
My kids. I think if you don’t want to say sorry to your kids you’ve been an appalling parent.
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Telesales. I refused to wear a tie, but my argument that “They can’t see what we’re wearing” didn’t wash with the manager and I lasted a week.
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