Charlotte Rampling
English actress
I’ve said sorry to the people I have to say sorry to.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 September 2022 source ↗
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My parents. We didn’t realise how absolutely desperate they were when we left Germany, because my father couldn’t earn anything. A letter turned up fairly recently in which he said, “We’ve been through a terrible time because Julia [my mother] never stopped talking about suicide and not just for herself, but to take the children with her.”
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
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Gabby Logan
Welsh TV/radio presenter and rhythmic gymnast
I feel I have made amends, so I don’t feel that anyone is owed an apology but, if they read this and they think they are, do drop me a line.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 November 2022 source ↗
Fran Healy
Scottish musician
If I’m ever out of line, I’m very quick to apologise and try to make amends.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
Dan Stevens
English actor
Downton Abbey fans for ruining Christmas in 2012.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2017 source ↗
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View profile →No one I can think of, but lots of people no longer living.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
Secretary to a lawyer. I was sacked after a week.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
Not having longer legs.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
Nothing, really, because it was all interesting.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
When I received my scholarship to art school in 1945.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
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