Joe Wicks: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Joe Wicks

British fitness coach, television presenter and author

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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.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

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Richard Eyre

To my father, who was aggressively indifferent to what I was doing. He did say sorry to me when he was dying and I don’t think I was very gracious.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2026 source ↗

Romesh Ranganathan English actor and comedian

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.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗

David Arquette American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler

My daughter, Coco, because divorce is so difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Charles Collingwood

My first wife – we were too young.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

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My PE With Joe work, over the last weeks.

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My mum was only 17 when she had my brother, and 19 when she had me. She was learning the ropes as she went along, and had a heroin addict boyfriend, which wasn’t easy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

I cried this morning when I was meditating, for the first time. I had this real feeling of gratitude that my dad survived his addiction.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

As someone who helped people live healthier lives.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

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