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.
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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.
To the British public for my time on X Factor.
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As a generous soul.
In kindergarten, riding my bike and making objects out of clay.
A pair of Saint Laurent trousers.
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