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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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Gloria Steinem
Writer and feminist organiser
I behaved badly with two old lovers. Years later, when I took one to lunch to apologise, it made it worse.
Eddie Izzard
British comedian and actress
Nelson Mandela, because I didn’t do enough to stop apartheid. Now I have hopefully made amends.
Minnie Driver
British and American actress
I know I should be more evolved, but the person I would like to say sorry to I’m not ready to say sorry to yet.
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