To myself. I am my harshest critic.
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?Originally asked
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Jenna Coleman
English actress
Anybody who’s written to me and not heard back yet.
Dominic Cooper
English actor
To Ms Dooley, for failing my maths GCSE several times over.
Sorry is such an underrated word – I use it liberally.
John Waters
American filmmaker
To my teachers in high school - that I didn't punch them in the mouth for discouraging all my interests.
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To have more time.
Whenever I finish good work.
His holiness the Dalai Lama and his ability to forgive.
That my nose and chin will touch.
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