Dervla Kirwan: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

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.

Recorded Dervla Kirwan said elsewhere, not written here

My younger self, because I was very, very tough on myself.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

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Sally Lindsay

When I was 17 I didn’t visit my gran for six weeks as I was out partying. At the end of that summer she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I never saw the real her again. I would love to say sorry to her as I loved her so much.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗

James Blunt Singer, songwriter and musician

To the British public generally. They know why.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 November 2021 source ↗

Billy Ocean British singer

My parents, because growing up you think you know more than they do.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

Jake Shears Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters

To the Scissor Sisters. Back in the day, I could be an absolute monster; I was a real asshole.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗