A collection of famous and infamous apologies that proves anyone is capable of screwing up, big time. Whether it's in the field of politics, sports, entertainnment, business, or religion, to err is human but to err in public is humiliating. In this anthology of apologies ranging from grudging to groveling, both the famous and the infamous seek forgiveness.
“We owe the state of Maine an apology for not doing our homework on the issue.”
Richard Pattenaude, president of the University of Southern Maine, apologizing for the school’s staging of an exhibit of the paintings of cop killer Thomas Manning, who was referred to in promotional materials as a “political prisoner.” September 8, 2006
posted by Paul Slansky at 2:32 AM
Paul Slansky is the author of "The Clothes Have No Emperor" and "The George W. Bush Quiz Book". His work is frequently featured in The New Yorker. Arleen Sorkin is a film and television writer, producer, and actress. She is coproducer of the play, "RFK".
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