I am too ashamed to answer.
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My ex-wife Caroline, because she found my style of life rather irritating.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 August 2016 source ↗
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Rylan Clark-Neal
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To the British public for my time on X Factor.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2019 source ↗
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 ↗
Minnie Driver
British and American actress
I know I should be more evolved, but the person I would like to say sorry to I’m not ready to say sorry to yet.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 February 2023 source ↗
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All-embracing: when you find it, you don’t want to let it go.
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I have asked a fireworks company to put my ashes in a collection of rockets, so I think the right tune is Handel’s firework music.
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At the opening of The Conran Shop in Michelin House: it took a long time to achieve.
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