Mark Steel: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Mark Steel

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

My kids. I think if you don’t want to say sorry to your kids you’ve been an appalling parent.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗

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David Baddiel Comedian and writer

My parents, for my new show.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 May 2016 source ↗

Heidi Klum German-American model and TV host

When I was little, this boy would bully my friend and me all the time. One day, on our way home, we held him, put him to the ground and pushed his face full on into this big dog poo, and I’d like to say sorry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2016 source ↗

Kelsey Grammer American actor

My two middle children, Mason and Jude. They will know why.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2016 source ↗

David Arquette American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler

My daughter, Coco, because divorce is so difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

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Right now, like I have no intention of going anywhere else.

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At 16, I thought I’d be part of transforming the world into a socialist egalitarian arena of peace and justice. I’m not sure we’ve quite managed it.

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When I was 16, my dad got drunk at the Oval cricket ground and harangued Sir Garry Sobers, possibly the greatest cricketer of all time, because he didn’t agree with who he’d given as man of the match.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗