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Alfie Allen and Jaime Winstone have split up.
The 'Game of Thrones' star and the 29-year-old actress - who broke off their engagement in 2010 before reuniting last year - have ended their relationship once again due to their busy work schedules.
Alfie - who plays Theon Greyjoy in the hit HBO series - is busy filming the show's new series in Belfast, Northern Ireland, while Jaime, 29, is tied to work commitments in London.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the news has come as a shock to friends of the couple who believed the engagement could be back on.
Last year Jaime said: "I'm really happy. He's my best friend."
The pair are said to have already started dating other people.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Alfie - who is the younger brother of popstar Lily Allen - recently rubbished claims that his sister would be joining him on 'Game Of Thrones'.
The 'Air Balloon' singer claimed to have been offered a role on the series but turned down the part as it called for her sibling to touch her in a manner she deemed inappropriate.
Referring to Lily's alleged role in the drama, he told Vulture: ''The only thing I'm going to say on this is that's not true."
Alfie Allen and Jaime Winstone split
Alfie Allen and Jaime Winstone have split up.
The 'Game of Thrones' star and the 29-year-old actress - who broke off their engagement in 2010 before reuniting last year - have ended their relationship once again due to their busy work schedules.
Alfie - who plays Theon Greyjoy in the hit HBO series - is busy filming the show's new series in Belfast, Northern Ireland, while Jaime, 29, is tied to work commitments in London.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the news has come as a shock to friends of the couple who believed the engagement could be back on.
Last year Jaime said: "I'm really happy. He's my best friend."
The pair are said to have already started dating other people.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Alfie - who is the younger brother of popstar Lily Allen - recently rubbished claims that his sister would be joining him on 'Game Of Thrones'.
The 'Air Balloon' singer claimed to have been offered a role on the series but turned down the part as it called for her sibling to touch her in a manner she deemed inappropriate.
Referring to Lily's alleged role in the drama, he told Vulture: ''The only thing I'm going to say on this is that's not true."
Showbiz
Garrett Hedlund won't use social media as he wants to retain some privacy.
The 'Country Strong' actor - who is in a relationship with Kirsten Dunst - has never had a Facebook, Twitter or MySpace account and has just three followers on his secret Instagram profile, but prefers not to engage with the world via the internet in order to protect himself.
He said: "The industry can be very small sometimes. I think the only way to keep even the smallest amount of privacy is to just not participate."
The 29-year-old star always does his best to appreciate his good fortune and try not to focus too much on anything negative.
He told the new issue of Flaunt magazine: "Every once in a while we remember that life is short, and to appreciate the time with your friends and family, and to be open to have beautiful exciting moments in your days and stop worrying about what's pulling you down."
The 'Unbroken' star - who grew up on a Minnesota cattle farm - also spoke of how important it was for him when his elderly father came to visit him in Los Angeles for the first time.
He said: "It's hard to get him off the farm, to fly. He's gotten older now, but he was able to do it. He was helped by the assistants at the airport--not people with Blackberrys but people with a wheelchair.
"It's not all that glamorous. But it's nice for someone on the farm to come to a beautiful city where it's primarily 90 degrees all year round and you get to see the ocean and see a faster-paced life. But really, he's just proud of me. "
Garrett Hedlund won’t use social media
Garrett Hedlund won't use social media as he wants to retain some privacy.
The 'Country Strong' actor - who is in a relationship with Kirsten Dunst - has never had a Facebook, Twitter or MySpace account and has just three followers on his secret Instagram profile, but prefers not to engage with the world via the internet in order to protect himself.
He said: "The industry can be very small sometimes. I think the only way to keep even the smallest amount of privacy is to just not participate."
The 29-year-old star always does his best to appreciate his good fortune and try not to focus too much on anything negative.
He told the new issue of Flaunt magazine: "Every once in a while we remember that life is short, and to appreciate the time with your friends and family, and to be open to have beautiful exciting moments in your days and stop worrying about what's pulling you down."
The 'Unbroken' star - who grew up on a Minnesota cattle farm - also spoke of how important it was for him when his elderly father came to visit him in Los Angeles for the first time.
He said: "It's hard to get him off the farm, to fly. He's gotten older now, but he was able to do it. He was helped by the assistants at the airport--not people with Blackberrys but people with a wheelchair.
"It's not all that glamorous. But it's nice for someone on the farm to come to a beautiful city where it's primarily 90 degrees all year round and you get to see the ocean and see a faster-paced life. But really, he's just proud of me. "
Showbiz
Dame Helen Mirren feels "embarrassed" every time she sees Britain's Queen Elizabeth.
The 68-year-old actress has portrayed the monarch in both movie 'The Queen' and play 'The Audience' and is grateful that the roles have never come up for discussion during her brief meetings with the head of state.
She said: "She has never mentioned it. I haven't met her very often, but it's as if there's no recognition of that whatsoever and I appreciate that, incidentally!
"I just feel embarrassed every time I see her, and hope she won't say anything about me portraying her! I feel so mortified."
Helen has also met both the queen's son Prince Charles and grandson Prince William, and both men have poked fun at her famous portrayals.
She added to the Daily Mail newspaper: "Charles and Wills have made reference and Charles made a joke about his 'Mummy', but never Her Majesty herself. Ever."
While the veteran star doesn't think actors like being associated with one particular character, she doesn't mind her connection to the monarch.
She said: "The queen's a very good person to be identified with."
And the 'Red' star feels "very proud" to be living through the queen's reign.
She added: "We will actually be very proud to have been a part of that age. The one thing we've never had to be ashamed of is Elizabeth."
Helen Mirren embarrassed at queen meetings
Dame Helen Mirren feels "embarrassed" every time she sees Britain's Queen Elizabeth.
The 68-year-old actress has portrayed the monarch in both movie 'The Queen' and play 'The Audience' and is grateful that the roles have never come up for discussion during her brief meetings with the head of state.
She said: "She has never mentioned it. I haven't met her very often, but it's as if there's no recognition of that whatsoever and I appreciate that, incidentally!
"I just feel embarrassed every time I see her, and hope she won't say anything about me portraying her! I feel so mortified."
Helen has also met both the queen's son Prince Charles and grandson Prince William, and both men have poked fun at her famous portrayals.
She added to the Daily Mail newspaper: "Charles and Wills have made reference and Charles made a joke about his 'Mummy', but never Her Majesty herself. Ever."
While the veteran star doesn't think actors like being associated with one particular character, she doesn't mind her connection to the monarch.
She said: "The queen's a very good person to be identified with."
And the 'Red' star feels "very proud" to be living through the queen's reign.
She added: "We will actually be very proud to have been a part of that age. The one thing we've never had to be ashamed of is Elizabeth."
Showbiz
Jessica Simpson has no doubt she and Eric Johnson will grow old together.
The 33-year-old star, who married the former NFL star - with who she has children Maxwell, two, and Ace, 12 months - in Montecito, California last weekend, says their relationship has only just begun and isn't worried about it changing now they're married, even though they both got divorced before.
She said: "I think we will absolutely spend the rest of our lives together.
"It's an overwhelming feeling to finally be his wife.
"We've already had our two babies, and he's seen me at my best and worst for sure. And he's loved me no matter what.
"We're really built such a beautiful life, and it just keeps getting better. I've waited a long time to find someone as wonderful as he is, and I look forward to raising our children together and growing together. With Eric, it's only just begun."
Eric, 34, added: "The wedding wraps up the last four years, and it's a nice feeling of completion to know our relationship is coming together."
The blonde beauty's father, Joe Simpson, officiated their nondenominational ceremony before their lavish reception, which was inspired by 'Great Expectations'.
Jessica said: "I wanted to re-create the movie as much as I possibly could. I didn't want it to look like your traditional wedding.
"When I walked in and saw the décor, it just completely took my breath away. What we created was a dream."
However, Jessica admitted they didn't keep the celebrations traditional.
She added to People magazine: "We didn't want to do a first dance, and we didn't cut the cake. We've both been married before, and it's kind of like, 'Eh, we don't really need to do that again!' "
Jessica Simpson will grow old with Eric
Jessica Simpson has no doubt she and Eric Johnson will grow old together.
The 33-year-old star, who married the former NFL star - with who she has children Maxwell, two, and Ace, 12 months - in Montecito, California last weekend, says their relationship has only just begun and isn't worried about it changing now they're married, even though they both got divorced before.
She said: "I think we will absolutely spend the rest of our lives together.
"It's an overwhelming feeling to finally be his wife.
"We've already had our two babies, and he's seen me at my best and worst for sure. And he's loved me no matter what.
"We're really built such a beautiful life, and it just keeps getting better. I've waited a long time to find someone as wonderful as he is, and I look forward to raising our children together and growing together. With Eric, it's only just begun."
Eric, 34, added: "The wedding wraps up the last four years, and it's a nice feeling of completion to know our relationship is coming together."
The blonde beauty's father, Joe Simpson, officiated their nondenominational ceremony before their lavish reception, which was inspired by 'Great Expectations'.
Jessica said: "I wanted to re-create the movie as much as I possibly could. I didn't want it to look like your traditional wedding.
"When I walked in and saw the décor, it just completely took my breath away. What we created was a dream."
However, Jessica admitted they didn't keep the celebrations traditional.
She added to People magazine: "We didn't want to do a first dance, and we didn't cut the cake. We've both been married before, and it's kind of like, 'Eh, we don't really need to do that again!' "
Showbiz
Kylie Minogue experienced "great love and true heartbreak" with Michael Hutchence.
The 46-year-old singer dated the late INXS frontman from 1989 to 1991 and experienced "so many firsts" with him.
In a promotional clip for a forthcoming episode of '60 Minutes', which airs in Australia this weekend, tearful Kylie says: "I had so many firsts with him. I've never met anyone like that.
"It was great love and it was true heartbreak...
"A Mixture, mixture of emotions and memories."
Kylie - who was famously dumped by the rocker over the phone when he met supermodel Helena Christensen - previously admitted she will always have love for her former boyfriend, who committed suicide in 1997.
She said earlier this year: "A guy with that much charisma, it doesn't just switch off, you don't just forget about that person.
"I don't know what it was like for other women in his life but my love for him remains."
The 'Wow' singer - who battled breast cancer in 2005 - recently admitted she is still "hopeful" of having children.
She said: "I'm still hopeful to have a family.
"But being an older woman I'm realistic, you have to think about it, you can't say you will or you won't because ultimately it isn't up to you."
Kylie Minogue had great love with Michael Hutchence
Kylie Minogue experienced "great love and true heartbreak" with Michael Hutchence.
The 46-year-old singer dated the late INXS frontman from 1989 to 1991 and experienced "so many firsts" with him.
In a promotional clip for a forthcoming episode of '60 Minutes', which airs in Australia this weekend, tearful Kylie says: "I had so many firsts with him. I've never met anyone like that.
"It was great love and it was true heartbreak...
"A Mixture, mixture of emotions and memories."
Kylie - who was famously dumped by the rocker over the phone when he met supermodel Helena Christensen - previously admitted she will always have love for her former boyfriend, who committed suicide in 1997.
She said earlier this year: "A guy with that much charisma, it doesn't just switch off, you don't just forget about that person.
"I don't know what it was like for other women in his life but my love for him remains."
The 'Wow' singer - who battled breast cancer in 2005 - recently admitted she is still "hopeful" of having children.
She said: "I'm still hopeful to have a family.
"But being an older woman I'm realistic, you have to think about it, you can't say you will or you won't because ultimately it isn't up to you."
Movies
Alex Pettyfer has reportedly begged Channing Tatum for a part in the 'Magic Mike' sequel.
The 24-year-old star, who is said to have had a difficult relationship with the actor, writer and producer on the set of the first movie, is the only original star not yet signed up for the upcoming 'Magic Mike XXL'.
An insider told America's OK! magazine: "Alex is dying to reprise his role, but Channing is on the fence. It's going to take a lot of sucking up for Alex to get his part back."
The source said that 34-year-old Tatum found his younger co-star "cocky" and "difficult to work with."
While the two actors may have had a tricky relationship, Joe Manganiello recently spoke about the close bond he has with the stars of the first movie, and revealed their friendship will be reflected in the plot for the sequel.
He said: "It's going to be about the guys. We didn't really get to focus on any of them. I don't think there are specific instances of, 'Oh! We have to do that!' It's more like, 'Man, I've never had this much fun on a set, ever!'
"And when you promise that you're going to stay in touch with everyone after a project, you never do that. And on this project, we all did.
"We all stay in contact and keep hanging out, no matter how busy we are. So we were like, 'We should have the cameras on us. It should be just us, messing around, this locker room/frat house-type atmosphere.' "
Alex Pettyfer desperate for Magic Mike return
Alex Pettyfer has reportedly begged Channing Tatum for a part in the 'Magic Mike' sequel.
The 24-year-old star, who is said to have had a difficult relationship with the actor, writer and producer on the set of the first movie, is the only original star not yet signed up for the upcoming 'Magic Mike XXL'.
An insider told America's OK! magazine: "Alex is dying to reprise his role, but Channing is on the fence. It's going to take a lot of sucking up for Alex to get his part back."
The source said that 34-year-old Tatum found his younger co-star "cocky" and "difficult to work with."
While the two actors may have had a tricky relationship, Joe Manganiello recently spoke about the close bond he has with the stars of the first movie, and revealed their friendship will be reflected in the plot for the sequel.
He said: "It's going to be about the guys. We didn't really get to focus on any of them. I don't think there are specific instances of, 'Oh! We have to do that!' It's more like, 'Man, I've never had this much fun on a set, ever!'
"And when you promise that you're going to stay in touch with everyone after a project, you never do that. And on this project, we all did.
"We all stay in contact and keep hanging out, no matter how busy we are. So we were like, 'We should have the cameras on us. It should be just us, messing around, this locker room/frat house-type atmosphere.' "
Music News
La Roux's Elly Jackson "wanted to run away" after touring in 2009.
The 'In For The Kill' hitmaker admits she struggled to deal with her overnight fame four years ago and needed to take herself on a long vacation once the tour of North America had wrapped up.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she explained: "I wanted to run away. I didn't want it to start again and I did run away for a bit -- I went on holiday. A very long holiday. The pressure was too much. I'm not very good at being this shiny, showy person. I see music and performing as an art form but only when I want it to be an art form. The rest of the time I want to be left alone."
The 26-year-old star also began to suffer from panic attacks at the height of her success, which often affected her vocals when she was on stage.
She said: "It was a problem for about three years, it stopped me doing things in 2011. But after that I tried to work through it. I'd breathe and meditate and sometimes I'd take medication. I'd have therapy too."
La Roux - which initially included producer Ben Langmaid until recently - is preparing to release her new album 'Trouble in Paradise' later this month and she insists she's come a long way in the last five years.
She explained: "I've really grown up and learned about myself. I know when to say no and when I need a break.
"And getting to that point has helped shape this album."
'Trouble in Paradise' is set for release on July 21.
La Roux ‘wanted to run away’ after tour
La Roux's Elly Jackson "wanted to run away" after touring in 2009.
The 'In For The Kill' hitmaker admits she struggled to deal with her overnight fame four years ago and needed to take herself on a long vacation once the tour of North America had wrapped up.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she explained: "I wanted to run away. I didn't want it to start again and I did run away for a bit -- I went on holiday. A very long holiday. The pressure was too much. I'm not very good at being this shiny, showy person. I see music and performing as an art form but only when I want it to be an art form. The rest of the time I want to be left alone."
The 26-year-old star also began to suffer from panic attacks at the height of her success, which often affected her vocals when she was on stage.
She said: "It was a problem for about three years, it stopped me doing things in 2011. But after that I tried to work through it. I'd breathe and meditate and sometimes I'd take medication. I'd have therapy too."
La Roux - which initially included producer Ben Langmaid until recently - is preparing to release her new album 'Trouble in Paradise' later this month and she insists she's come a long way in the last five years.
She explained: "I've really grown up and learned about myself. I know when to say no and when I need a break.
"And getting to that point has helped shape this album."
'Trouble in Paradise' is set for release on July 21.
Music News
Ed Sheeran doesn't like watching other people perform.
The 'Lego House' hitmaker admits he doesn't enjoy attending festivals unless he's part of the line-up because he gets jealous of other acts up on stage.
He explained in a video interview with German news agency DPA: "I don't enjoy watching other acts perform because I just think 'Oh man, I want to be up there.' That's why I don't enjoy festivals anymore.
"I didn't stop going because I started getting recognised, but because I just know what it's like to be the one on stage now, and that's just more fun. These live shows just aren't for me anymore - it sucks."
The 23-year-old singer recently topped the charts with his second studio album 'x', and is now planning to work on music for the biggest boyband in the world - One Direction.
He said previously: "I'm seeing [their record label boss] Simon Cowell soon. I'm going to his house and playing him some songs. I like that they've moved into a more acoustic zone and I have an idea that I think would work for them, so we'll see."
Meanwhile, despite his experience in the music industry, Ed admits he still gets nervous around other artists and even had an embarrassing moment when he performed his new single 'Sing' in front of the song's producer Pharrell Williams.
He said recently: "I was trying to show off in the studio in front of Pharrell. He gets amazing singers all the time, so I was like, 'I'm going to show him I can do this.' But now I have to play it live every day."
Ed Sheeran doesn’t watch other people perform
Ed Sheeran doesn't like watching other people perform.
The 'Lego House' hitmaker admits he doesn't enjoy attending festivals unless he's part of the line-up because he gets jealous of other acts up on stage.
He explained in a video interview with German news agency DPA: "I don't enjoy watching other acts perform because I just think 'Oh man, I want to be up there.' That's why I don't enjoy festivals anymore.
"I didn't stop going because I started getting recognised, but because I just know what it's like to be the one on stage now, and that's just more fun. These live shows just aren't for me anymore - it sucks."
The 23-year-old singer recently topped the charts with his second studio album 'x', and is now planning to work on music for the biggest boyband in the world - One Direction.
He said previously: "I'm seeing [their record label boss] Simon Cowell soon. I'm going to his house and playing him some songs. I like that they've moved into a more acoustic zone and I have an idea that I think would work for them, so we'll see."
Meanwhile, despite his experience in the music industry, Ed admits he still gets nervous around other artists and even had an embarrassing moment when he performed his new single 'Sing' in front of the song's producer Pharrell Williams.
He said recently: "I was trying to show off in the studio in front of Pharrell. He gets amazing singers all the time, so I was like, 'I'm going to show him I can do this.' But now I have to play it live every day."
Royal
Cressida Bonas is being lured to Hollywood.
Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, who recently made her acting debut onstage at a Hay Festival fringe event, has reportedly been inundated with offers to move to America in a bid to boost her acting career.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "America has had royal fever since Prince William married Kate.
"That family is big news, including Cressida. A film with her on the bill could help get attention at the box office."
Cressida, 25, made her acting debut in May in 'There's a Monster in the Lake', a stage production that opens in London next week.
The starlet has already landed her first big movie role in 'Tulip Fever', produced by prolific Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The film - directed by Justin Chadwick - is set in 17th Century Amsterdam and is based on Deborah Moggach's best-selling 1999 novel.
Cressida is expected to play a society girl in the film, which boasts an A-list cast including Dame Judi Dench, Christoph Waltz, Matthew Morrison, Zach Galafianakis and models Cara Delevingne and Daisy Lowe.
Cressida Bonas moving to LA?
Cressida Bonas is being lured to Hollywood.
Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, who recently made her acting debut onstage at a Hay Festival fringe event, has reportedly been inundated with offers to move to America in a bid to boost her acting career.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "America has had royal fever since Prince William married Kate.
"That family is big news, including Cressida. A film with her on the bill could help get attention at the box office."
Cressida, 25, made her acting debut in May in 'There's a Monster in the Lake', a stage production that opens in London next week.
The starlet has already landed her first big movie role in 'Tulip Fever', produced by prolific Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The film - directed by Justin Chadwick - is set in 17th Century Amsterdam and is based on Deborah Moggach's best-selling 1999 novel.
Cressida is expected to play a society girl in the film, which boasts an A-list cast including Dame Judi Dench, Christoph Waltz, Matthew Morrison, Zach Galafianakis and models Cara Delevingne and Daisy Lowe.
TV
Amanda Holden will reportedly fill in for Holly Willoughby on 'This Morning'.
The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge is set to appear alongside Phillip Schofield on the popular ITV daytime show when Holly, 33, goes on maternity leave, beating the likes of Christine Bleakley and Emma Willis to the job.
A source said: "Amanda is a great fit for the This Morning audience.
"Her warmth, charisma and down-to-earth attitude mean viewers relate to her."
Irish beauty Christine had been considered the hot favourite to take over for Holly, who is expected to be away for up to a year to welcome her third child, after filling in for both the blonde beauty and Phillip in the past.
ITV bosses are still considering giving her a role on the show, possibly covering for Amanda, 43, when she's busy filming 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions early next year.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It is hoped that Christine will be in the mix at some point."
It was previously reported that Phillip, 52, was eager for his pal Christine, 35, to take the job as they've formed a close bond from their time working together on 'Dancing on Ice'.
Holly and Phillip will both take their annual summer break and Holly's maternity leave is expected to start in September, which is when Amanda will join the show.
Amanda Holden for This Morning role?
Amanda Holden will reportedly fill in for Holly Willoughby on 'This Morning'.
The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge is set to appear alongside Phillip Schofield on the popular ITV daytime show when Holly, 33, goes on maternity leave, beating the likes of Christine Bleakley and Emma Willis to the job.
A source said: "Amanda is a great fit for the This Morning audience.
"Her warmth, charisma and down-to-earth attitude mean viewers relate to her."
Irish beauty Christine had been considered the hot favourite to take over for Holly, who is expected to be away for up to a year to welcome her third child, after filling in for both the blonde beauty and Phillip in the past.
ITV bosses are still considering giving her a role on the show, possibly covering for Amanda, 43, when she's busy filming 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions early next year.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It is hoped that Christine will be in the mix at some point."
It was previously reported that Phillip, 52, was eager for his pal Christine, 35, to take the job as they've formed a close bond from their time working together on 'Dancing on Ice'.
Holly and Phillip will both take their annual summer break and Holly's maternity leave is expected to start in September, which is when Amanda will join the show.
Showbiz
Janice Dickinson has ended her feud with Tyra Banks.
The 59-year-old model has apologised to the 'America's Next Top Model' star for bashing her and admits she said unkind things because she was "hurt" after getting fired from the hit show.
She told Us Weekly: "The one regret I've had is badmouthing Miss Tyra Banks when I was not speaking with a sober mindset. I just want to take this time to apologise to Tyra, and say I'm terribly sorry for any of the antagonistic things I've said about her in the past. It was just because I was hurt from being fired from the show."
Janice appeared on the 'ANTM' judging panel from the first series in 2003 to 2005, when she was axed in favour of British model Twiggy.
The brutally honest star later went on to brand Tyra "soulless" and claimed the modelling show was rigged.
Janice's change of attitude comes following her engagement to Dr. Robert 'Rocky' Gerner as she is determined to go into her new marriage with a fresh start and put all her past bad blood to rest.
She explained: "I want to go to the marriage with Rocky with a clean slate and not having any regrets or resentments, and I think I've said some pretty nasty things, which I humbly want to say I'm terribly sorry."
Janice Dickinson ends Tyra Banks feud
Janice Dickinson has ended her feud with Tyra Banks.
The 59-year-old model has apologised to the 'America's Next Top Model' star for bashing her and admits she said unkind things because she was "hurt" after getting fired from the hit show.
She told Us Weekly: "The one regret I've had is badmouthing Miss Tyra Banks when I was not speaking with a sober mindset. I just want to take this time to apologise to Tyra, and say I'm terribly sorry for any of the antagonistic things I've said about her in the past. It was just because I was hurt from being fired from the show."
Janice appeared on the 'ANTM' judging panel from the first series in 2003 to 2005, when she was axed in favour of British model Twiggy.
The brutally honest star later went on to brand Tyra "soulless" and claimed the modelling show was rigged.
Janice's change of attitude comes following her engagement to Dr. Robert 'Rocky' Gerner as she is determined to go into her new marriage with a fresh start and put all her past bad blood to rest.
She explained: "I want to go to the marriage with Rocky with a clean slate and not having any regrets or resentments, and I think I've said some pretty nasty things, which I humbly want to say I'm terribly sorry."