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My father – I think he doubted our closeness.
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Mandy Patinkin
American actor and singer
To my father, for not telling him the truth when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and going along with the family lie that he had hepatitis, when he knew he didn’t. At the age of 17, I lacked the courage and strength to stand up for what I believed.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
British journalist
Every offended interviewee who thought I was asking hard questions for some personal reason. It’s never personal.
John Waters
American filmmaker
To my teachers in high school - that I didn't punch them in the mouth for discouraging all my interests.
Kiefer Sutherland
British and Canadian actor
There have been moments when I’d want to say sorry to both my parents for some of the stuff I’ve done.
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An elevator operator.
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