Owe the world a mea culpa? Simply print out this apology and circle all that apply to your public transgression.

I stand before you today a deeply humbled (man, woman, other). The choices I have made and the actions that I have taken have been deeply hurtful to my (wife, husband, family, friends, fans, co-workers, congregation) and all of the people of (company, network, studio, religious organization, the great state of…). I have hurt the people that I care about the most. I have lied to you but much more so, I have lied to myself. (Insert tears as needed)

I am deeply sorry for my (irresponsible, selfish, mysterious) behavior. I did not hold myself to the high standards that I had promised when I became (politician, business leader, celebrity). I take (full, partial) responsibility for (all, many) of my actions and deeply regret my lapse in (judgment, discretion).

I have sat down with my (wife, husband, other) and have asked for (his, her, their) forgiveness. (He, she, they) are (standing by me, leaving me) and for that I am (grateful, disappointed). I have also met with my (pastor, rabbi, cleric, other) and have prayed to (relevant deity) to help me walk me down the path of healing and forgiveness. In addition, I have also begun (counseling, treatment, rehab) to ensure this regrettable behavior will (never, rarely) happen again.

At this time, I would ask that the media to respect my need for (privacy, additional questions).

(Relevant deity) bless you and (relevant deity) bless (relevant country).

Thank you.

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