Caroline Lucas: 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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Caroline Lucas

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Today’s children and young people – we’ve let them down by not doing more to prevent the nature and climate crisis, and left them such a huge responsibility.

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

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Julie Andrews English actress, singer and author

I think I over-apologise as it is.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗

Philippa Perry Psychotherapist and author

Everyone. In advance. Just in case.

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

Archie Panjabi British actress

My dog, Mr Q, because he has the saddest look when I leave.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

The Prince and Princess of Wales for not knowing when to leave their home.

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

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Being on my deathbed and realising I’d forgotten to treat each day as the miracle that it is.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Passionate, mum, green.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I very often set my heart on things – and if they don’t happen, I’m not great at dealing with disappointment.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

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

A holiday job as a chambermaid at the Scratchwood Travelodge on the M1. The state some people leave their rooms in was a revelation.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

Following the Zen proverb: you should sit and meditate for 20 minutes; if you’re too busy, then you should sit and meditate for an hour.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

Jacinda Ardern, the former New Zealand prime minister – for embodying a different, more compassionate politics.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

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