Michelle Visage: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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My children, because I spent the majority of their youth away from them as I’m the breadwinner and I had to pay the bills.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗

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Kellie Maloney Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician

To my daughters and my partner, Tracey, for what I put them through with my transition.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Jacqueline Wilson English novelist

A little girl called Pat. We were nine-year-olds together and all the class made her life a misery. I knew she wanted to be my friend and I would only be friends with her if nobody else was around. I feel dreadful about that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 May 2022 source ↗

Tracy-Ann Oberman Actor and writer

To my grandma Faye, because I didn’t realise, when I was growing up, what an icon she was. She fought at Cable Street, and worked her arse off to get the family out of the tenements. She had a lot of wisdom to impart.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 August 2021 source ↗

Lionel Shriver American author

He knows who he is. I’ve apologised. I wish it made more difference.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 May 2016 source ↗