The question
Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
My younger self, because I was very, very tough on myself.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗
To my mother for disappointing her. Mummy wanted me to be a different sort of person from who I am, but one can’t change oneself.
Frank Adamson, my first coach, for not spending more time with him in his later years. I feel bad about that.
My kids. I think if you don’t want to say sorry to your kids you’ve been an appalling parent.
Most of the people I dated between 23 and 33. It feels crazy to me that I ever thought that I could be anyone’s girlfriend before I figured out the things I’ve now figured out.
Recently, sending a negative text about a person to that person.
To know thyself, as Shakespeare said.
About five years ago, I was in a play that was an unmitigated disaster. I had to rally the troops and go out every night.
A little bit more self-confidence.
Ironically, it’s talking to hundreds of people in a room.
Warm, intelligent, accommodating.
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