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An ornate carved pool table. With travelling, I’ve not had a game on it in two years.
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Art: a James McQueen piece that says, “It’s all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits.” It’s in our bathroom.
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Robert Peston
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A Savile Row suit. Never again. Although I love it, I still feel guilty about what it cost.
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Diamonds for my wife.
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My need to be liked.
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