Rebecca Lucy Taylor: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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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.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

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Martin Sheen American actor

My son Ramón was the victim of my wrath at a particular time that still withers me with disgrace.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗

Mariella Frostrup

I am mortified that we went into Afghanistan, promised to liberate the female population and, 20 years later, dumped them in a situation as bad, robbing girls of their futures.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 November 2023 source ↗

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 ↗

Gloria Steinem Writer and feminist organiser

I behaved badly with two old lovers. Years later, when I took one to lunch to apologise, it made it worse.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 March 2017 source ↗