Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

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To my mum, for never being able to live up to what she would have liked me to be. She always wanted me to be a little princess and I was never going to be that.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2020 source ↗

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Monty Don English horticulturist, broadcaster, and writer
My children. I was away an awful lot when they were little and not very good at being a father when I was around. I could have done better.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 May 2018 source ↗
Martin Sheen American actor
My son Ramón was the victim of my wrath at a particular time that still withers me with disgrace.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗
Kiefer Sutherland British and Canadian actor
There have been moments when I’d want to say sorry to both my parents for some of the stuff I’ve done.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 September 2017 source ↗

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