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He knows who he is. I’ve apologised. I wish it made more difference.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 May 2016 source ↗
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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?Originally asked
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Sara Pascoe
English comedian, presenter, writer
I didn’t learn to be intimate with people until I was in my 20s, so I was a very bad friend in my teens. There was a girl I was best friends with at college; I always used to kiss the boys she liked. I’d like to apologise to her.
Richard Osman
English TV presenter and writer
To my kids, for my shortcomings.
My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.
Elaine Paige
English singer and actress
If I have upset someone, I have said sorry to him or her at the time.
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