Philippa Perry: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

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.

Philippa Perry

Psychotherapist and author

Recorded 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

Vicky McClure English actress

To my teachers, for not paying attention.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

Michelle Dockery British actress

A teacher at my secondary school. We used to write and sing songs about him. Sorry, Sir! You were a great teacher.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2020 source ↗

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 ↗

Felicity Jones British actress

No one, I’m pretty good at saying sorry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2023 source ↗

One written in 2057.

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 ↗

I’m closer today than I was yesterday.

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

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