David Arquette: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? — FLAPSS

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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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David Arquette

American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler

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My daughter, Coco, because divorce is so difficult.

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

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Sofia Coppola American filmmaker and actress

To a girl we were mean to in first grade.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2023 source ↗

Jenna Coleman English actress

Anybody who’s written to me and not heard back yet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

Jess Phillips British politician

Luke. It’s hard growing up with a heroin addict, and I treated him in his vulnerability in a way I would never have treated anyone I worked with.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 April 2018 source ↗

Andrew Ridgeley

My dad, because he died before I could say goodbye.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

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Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I collect old costumes: I have one of Johnny Cash’s, and Liberace’s shoes.

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

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

When I was young, selling maps to stars’ homes in Hollywood, somebody flashed their wiener at me. It was traumatising.

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

Question What song would you want played at your funeral? Death & what remains

David Bowie’s Life On Mars.

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

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

This morning: I lost a couple of friends recently and it’s been tough.

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

Question How close have you come to dying? Death & what remains

I got stabbed in the neck with a light tube during a wrestling “death match” two years ago. It was scary. I thought I was dying: your life does flash before your eyes.

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

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

With time and experience you figure stuff out, so I am happiest right now.

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

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