Festive favourite Alfie Boe revealed what he would say if he could have one last conversation with his dad, who passed away when the singer was 23.
Talking in a Letter To My Younger Self, Boe said: “If I could I’d be able to live my life now in a very different way. But I’ll never be able to do that, so I have to learn to live with it.
“I wouldn’t want to ask him any questions, all I would want to say is thank you. And say sorry for being the kid I was sometimes.
“And tell him I’ve tried to do the best I can for my children just as he did for me.”
He told The Big Issue that he believes his dad is there along with him when he performs. Reflecting on the effect his temper has had on his relationships, he said it’s important to be able to forgive oneself.
But, he said, boxing helps bring him peace. “I don’t go to the gym to be aggressive. I find the rhythm of the gloves hitting the bag quite meditative.”