The question
Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.
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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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗
Any sorrys I’ve needed to say have been said already.
I think that’s a thesis.
My wife. I made mistakes in my early life and hurt her. Everybody thinks the grass is greener, but it’s not. To say sorry to her when she understands will be one of the greatest gifts God has given me.
My younger self for being hard on myself.
My wife when I tried out some new material on her, said: “I’m sure the people who like you would like that.”
I worked at KFC, as a vegetarian, doing Friday and Saturday nights.
I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.
Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
My children ending up anything like me.
A comedian or rapper. You can tell by the way I’m dressed that I’m a frustrated rapper.
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