Isabel Allende: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Isabel Allende

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

To my first husband for being unfaithful, bossy, and eventually leaving him.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗

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Ian Rankin Scottish crime writer

There wasn’t a lot of bullying at my school, but there was a fair amount of ragging – and I knew which side I wanted to be on. I’d say sorry to anyone who felt picked on.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 October 2020 source ↗

Riz Ahmed British actor and rapper

Some of my teachers. I was a bit of a handful as a kid. They were just trying to do their job and I made it very difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 April 2021 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 ↗

Julia Ormond English actress

To Sophie, for not being a better parent.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 March 2021 source ↗