Philippa Perry: 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 Philippa Perry said elsewhere, not written here

Everyone. In advance. Just in case.

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

Others on this question

Adam Peaty British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021

To the people who, because of my career, I cannot spend time with. I have to be selfish, unfortunately.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

I am too ashamed to answer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗

Monty Don English horticulturist, broadcaster, and writer

My children. I was away an awful lot when they were little and not very good at being a father when I was around. I could have done better.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 May 2018 source ↗

Charles Dance British actor

My ex-wife, for the way I behaved towards the end of our marriage.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2024 source ↗

One written in 2057.

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

I’m closer today than I was yesterday.

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

It’s probably a bit of an ask, but I’d like my latest book to stay in print. For ever.

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

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