Mike Skinner: 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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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Mike Skinner

English rapper

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

To my dad for not making it back to Birmingham to see him while I was in London doing The Streets.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

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Heidi Klum German-American model and TV host

When I was little, this boy would bully my friend and me all the time. One day, on our way home, we held him, put him to the ground and pushed his face full on into this big dog poo, and I’d like to say sorry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2016 source ↗

James Bay English singer-songwriter and guitarist

My girlfriend. I am away a lot and, as much as she understands, I’d like to say sorry for not being there.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2016 source ↗

Christopher Eccleston English actor

To my children, because their mum and dad’s relationship failed, and I know that has caused them great sadness.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

Aidan Gillen Irish actor

Teachers at my school, for being such a smartarse.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2017 source ↗

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I would obviously be in a good place chemically, the synapses would be content. I would play with my kids. I don’t think I would have time to watch anything by Ingmar Bergman. Bergman would suddenly feel like not that good a director if I only had a few hours.

Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 23 November 2012 source ↗