Dominic West
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When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.
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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.
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The man who asked me directions on the subway seven years ago: I am so sorry for sending you to Queens rather than to the Bronx.
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