Keren Woodward: 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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Keren Woodward

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I’ve apologised to my son, Thomas, for being absent for quite a lot of his first few years, but, as a working mother and breadwinner, I kind of had to be. I like to think I’ve made up for it.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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Jenna Coleman English actress

Anybody who’s written to me and not heard back yet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

When I was in my 20s, I had an uncle who took his own life. I would like a second chance to say: “Hang in there.” My parents were living abroad, and me and my sister were just too young to notice the flags.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2026 source ↗

My grandma, who died a few years ago, because I wasn’t able to see her on my last visit to Georgia.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 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 ↗

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

I am a bit of a procrastinator.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

Sleep apnoea and tinnitus.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Persevering with a career that was predicted to last six months and still being here four decades later.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

As the dark-haired bird from Bananarama.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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

Kind, funny, moany – I do love a moan.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Can’t remember.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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