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

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

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Recorded Don Warrington said elsewhere, not written here

A 1956 Selmer silver alto saxophone.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 February 2022 source ↗

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Charlie Higson

Three mature palm trees. We restored a property in Italy that had been derelict and I needed to make it look established as quickly as I could.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 October 2025 source ↗

Bruno Tonioli Italian choreographer

I bought a Mercedes convertible brand new in 2016 and I’ve only done 4,000 miles. I love cars – if I’m going to blow it, it’ll be on a sports car. I already have my eyes on the next one – I’ll get Simon Cowell to buy it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2023 source ↗

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Irish actor

My collection of paintings. I have some by William Burroughs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

Getting my teeth done. I had veneers and it took 18 months.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗