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

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A poster for The Godfather, my favourite film, signed by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and everyone. I got drunk at a children’s charity auction and started buying everything!

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Sheena Easton Scottish singer
I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
Edith Bowman Scottish radio DJ and television presenter
A pair of Balenciaga boots. They were extortionate, but that has to be at least 10 years ago and I still wear them.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 February 2021 source ↗
A sports car. I was in my 20s; I’d fallen out with my boyfriend, so to cheer myself up I got myself a little silver and black Mazda and a matching jumper and jacket. And do you know what, it worked. I saw him do a double take.
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