Brandi Carlile: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Brandi Carlile said elsewhere, not written here

To kids I bullied in school. I have apologised and I will continue to. To repay those things karmically, I will watch my kids’ hearts like a hawk for signs of hardening or any distortions of empathy that they might develop.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗

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James Bay English singer-songwriter and guitarist

My girlfriend. I am away a lot and, as much as she understands, I’d like to say sorry for not being there.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2016 source ↗

Philippa Perry Psychotherapist and author

Everyone. In advance. Just in case.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

Emily Mortimer British actress

Our dog, Snowy. He’s a miniature poodle, and he’s needy and really irritating as a result.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 October 2020 source ↗

Floella Benjamin British actress, presenter, and peer

A boy called Norman. When I came to England, I didn’t know what kiss-chase was, and Norman kissed me on the lips, so I gave him a black eye.

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