JB
My girlfriend. I am away a lot and, as much as she understands, I’d like to say sorry for not being there.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2016 source ↗
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To John, a really close friend who died last year. I'd love to see him one more time and say, 'Look, I'm sorry I wasn't around enough during your life.'
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My daughter, Coco, because divorce is so difficult.
Max Whitlock
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My coach, Scott Hann, for all the stress before competitions.
Sofia Coppola
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To a girl we were mean to in first grade.
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My left foot. (I’m great with my right – I can bend it like Beckham.)
My dad, for providing for the family for 20 years – he was a wine merchant and recently retired.
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