Philippa Perry: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Philippa Perry

Psychotherapist and author

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Everyone. In advance. Just in case.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

Ronnie Wood English rock musician

I don’t really owe anybody any apologies.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 September 2017 source ↗

Ralph Ineson English actor and narrator

My kids, for the jokes. Some of them are pretty bad.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2018 source ↗

To my first husband for being unfaithful, bossy, and eventually leaving him.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗

Paul Merson English footballer and pundit

Walsall fans. I wanted to be a good manager but I was really bad with drink and gambling at the time. I should have done better.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 January 2023 source ↗

It’s probably a bit of an ask, but I’d like my latest book to stay in print. For ever.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

I’m closer today than I was yesterday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

One written in 2057.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

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