Alexis Ohanian: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

The question

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Alexis Ohanian

Co-founder of Reddit; founder of Seven Seven Six

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

“Yes, I’d like to upgrade my dad’s season tickets. Oh, front row, fifty-yard line, please–the best you have.”

Guest post, The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss, 17 September 2013 source ↗

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Billy Porter American actor and singer

I bought my BMW in 2014 with cash, because I was bankrupt and had no credit. But I was in Kinky Boots, so I was finally making some money.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2021 source ↗

Michelle Dockery British actress

A very nice holiday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2020 source ↗

Sharon Corr Musical artist

When I initially made money with the Corrs, I bought a Jaguar XK8.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2023 source ↗

Paul Heaton British musician

My first car, three years ago – a Toyota Verso.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2020 source ↗

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