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My kids, for not being around much.
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Joe Wicks
British fitness coach, television presenter and author
I would like to say sorry to my ex-girlfriend. I was with her for 10 years. I wish I’d treated her with more respect and been kinder at the end.
Liev Schreiber
American actor
My father – I think he doubted our closeness.
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.
Anita Rani
British broadcaster and journalist
Katie Whittaker. When we were at school, I told her I knew Take That, and I didn’t.
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