Billy Ocean: 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.

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Recorded Billy Ocean said elsewhere, not written here

My parents, because growing up you think you know more than they do.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

Others on this question

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 ↗

Florence Welch British singer

A couple of ex-boyfriends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2015 source ↗

David Harewood British actor and presenter

My first girlfriend when I left drama school. I was a bit of tart.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Julie Hesmondhalgh English actress and narrator

To all those whose fleeting interaction with me has fallen short of what they’d hoped; the unwitting recipients of my occasional grumpiness.

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

My song, Suddenly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

As somebody who tried.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

He passed away a few months ago: Muhammad Ali.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

I would do a lot more investments.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

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