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I lost my job.

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I ruined my show.

I betrayed the audience.

I destroyed everything, and I damaged her internal compass, Harmon added.

On a fundamental level, I was thinking about them as different creatures.

I was thinking about the ones that I liked as having some special role in my life.

I did it all by not thinking about it.

Hes not rationalizing or justifying or making excuses.

He doesnt just vaguely acknowledge some general wrongdoing in the past.

He gives a full account.

c’mon listen to it.

Its only seven minutes long, but it is a masterclass in How to Apologize.

Hes not rationalizing or justifying or making excuses.

He doesnt just vaguely acknowledge some general wrongdoing in the past.

He gives a full account.

I didnt dream it.

Ironic that the only person who could give me that comfort is the one person Id never ask.

She concluded by accepting Harmons apology, and forgiving him.

This was never about vengeance; it’s about vindication.

Because if any part of this process should be done in the light, its the forgiveness part.

And so,@danharmon, I forgive you.