Kellie Maloney: 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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Kellie Maloney

Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

To my daughters and my partner, Tracey, for what I put them through with my transition.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

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Aidan Gillen Irish actor

Teachers at my school, for being such a smartarse.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2017 source ↗

Alison Steadman British actress

I didn't go to a retirement party once for someone who had been special to me and he died shortly after.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Vicky McClure English actress

To my teachers, for not paying attention.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

Stephanie Beacham

I think that’s a thesis.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 May 2025 source ↗

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Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Being two-faced.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

In my early days of transitioning, I used to come to London and meet for a drink with a group going through the same thing. I used to wear a full wig, and one night I’d drunk too much and fell asleep on the train, and my wig slipped off.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Losing my family.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Choose your friends wisely.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

A black Russian terrier – I paid almost £4,000 for him.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Love comes in different aspects. There’s sexual love, companion love and unconditional love, and I think you only have unconditional love with your children or your pets.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

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