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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Martin Sheen American actor
My son Ramón was the victim of my wrath at a particular time that still withers me with disgrace.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗
Rebecca Lucy Taylor
Most of the people I dated between 23 and 33. It feels crazy to me that I ever thought that I could be anyone’s girlfriend before I figured out the things I’ve now figured out.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
Viv Albertine Australian-born British musician and writer
I wish I’d told my mother that, in all the years I knew her, she was never once boring. We weren’t demonstrative, so that would have meant that I loved her.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 October 2020 source ↗
Nish Kumar British stand-up comedian and presenter
Most of the people that saw me do comedy between the years 2007 and 2012.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 February 2019 source ↗

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