Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

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Recorded Clara Amfo said elsewhere, not written here
I never said it out loud, but I had this “Why aren’t you like the other mums?” energy towards my mum. Now I am an adult, I am happy that she came here from Ghana and remained who she was, but for a long time I resented her.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2020 source ↗

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Ashley Jensen Scottish actress and narrator
To anyone who gets into my car, because it’s such a mess.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗

Patricia Hodge English actress
I wish I could say sorry to my husband, because I couldn’t save him from his dementia.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗

Mo Farah British track and field athlete
Probably my wife, because sometimes I do crazy things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2019 source ↗

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Question What song would you like played at your funeral? Death & what remains
Run to the Sun by NERD. I’ve always loved that song. People always think that Pharrell [Williams] wrote it about a lover but it was about his grandmother, who passed away. My brother was a massive NERD fan – he got me into them and there’s something so pure and loving about that song. I want my funeral to be a joyous occasion, I want people to rave and to wear bright colours. But for the moment of reflection, I want that song.

Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 7 November 2022 source ↗

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