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

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My Patek Philippe watch collection; or my cars – an Aston Martin and Bentley Mulsanne.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 March 2022 source ↗

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Rose Tremain English writer
A cream suit from Chanel that cost almost as much as a small car.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2022 source ↗

Nicola Walker British actress
Ten years ago I bought a painting. I lived with it for a year before realising I didn’t like it at all. So it’s on my wall, mocking me daily.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2017 source ↗

Kiefer Sutherland British and Canadian actor
Aside from a car, it would be a guitar. I used to have almost 100, but now I am down to 22.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 September 2017 source ↗

Maggie O'Farrell Irish-British novelist
All my clothes are secondhand, but I did buy a pair of new silver Vivienne Westwood shoes to get married in, which I still have.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 March 2023 source ↗

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