Karamo Brown: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? — FLAPSS

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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Karamo Brown

American television host, personality and actor

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

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

Kate Nash British musician

Everyone I ever met in 2007, because I was definitely about two hours late.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2019 source ↗

To Gorka Márquez, who was my Strictly partner, for not winning the glitterball in 2022.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2026 source ↗

My husband, Ludo, for not really getting why war movies are fun to watch.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

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Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Not giving up on myself. As a gay black man things are, at times, more difficult.

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

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

If we went back to house phones and were a bit more disconnected.

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

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My son, Jason, because he has overcome so much and continues to keep a smile on his face, and I just love that.

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

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

I cried this morning watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. I love seeing queens overcome challenges.

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

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

Selling newspapers outside the grocery store for two years.

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

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