Gavin Rossdale
British musician
A picture: Cocky Patriot by Gilbert and George.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2020 source ↗
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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.
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Don Warrington
British actor
A 1956 Selmer silver alto saxophone.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 February 2022 source ↗
Jake Shears
Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters
A Henry Darger painting. Sadly, I lost it in the divorce, but it was a great parting gift.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗
Reggie Yates
British actor and media personality
I bought all my siblings signet rings and pendants with my family crest on. There are a lot of us.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2017 source ↗
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View profile →My biggest teacher and my supporter over the years has been Jack Nicholson. I worked with him, we became very good friends and, every time I hit a low moment, I go visit Jack.
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My body of work and maybe the fact that I got famous young and I am still here and never ended up in a jail cell.
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In the 90s. I am pretty happy now, but back then I didn’t have the heavier things that life brings as you get older.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗
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