Paul O'Grady
British comedian, actor and television presenter
Too many of my friends, family and peers dying.
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What would you like to be remembered for?
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Labour losing the 2015 election: we weren’t able to help the people who needed us most.
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Annie Mac
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Not getting into drama college in Dublin. I cut all my hair off as a sort of self-punishment for being crap.
Being let go from Strictly.
Judy Murray
Scottish tennis coach
That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.
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To my wife Saadiya, for interrupting too many evenings, weekends and family holidays with work.
I would have had more time with my dad before he passed away.
Mo Farah represents everything that’s great about our country.
As a mayor who made London better for all Londoners, and as a good husband and dad.
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