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

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I went overboard on the money I invested in the production of Allegiance. It did not return, but it was fulfilling that I was able to tell a story that’s dear.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2019 source ↗

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Nish Kumar British stand-up comedian and presenter
I have a Stratocaster, which is part of my long, doomed ambition to become Jimi Hendrix.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 February 2019 source ↗
Stephen Dorff American actor
When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗
Alex Jones American far-right conspiracy theorist
A Burberry mac: I am not a handbag or shoe person, but I do like a nice coat.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 August 2021 source ↗

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