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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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When I was in my 20s, I had an uncle who took his own life. I would like a second chance to say: “Hang in there.” My parents were living abroad, and me and my sister were just too young to notice the flags.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2026 source ↗
Tracey Ullman British and American actress
I did a crap impersonation of JK Rowling a few years ago. Sorry, JK. Can this apology put me on a casting list for your next mega-franchise?
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 March 2017 source ↗
Sadiq Khan Mayor of London since 2016
To my wife Saadiya, for interrupting too many evenings, weekends and family holidays with work.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 September 2016 source ↗
Rhys Ifans Welsh actor and musician
To anyone I’ve unintentionally hurt or upset.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2019 source ↗

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