Frank Cottrell-Boyce: 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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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Frank Cottrell-Boyce said elsewhere, not written here

I took the whole family to live in the Basque Country for a year. My children and I have a hereditary blood condition so I took out a health insurance policy. I’m still furious that none of us so much as stubbed a toe.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 July 2023 source ↗

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Tony Christie

Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Sharon Corr Musical artist

When I initially made money with the Corrs, I bought a Jaguar XK8.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2023 source ↗

Big Narstie British entertainer

Passion projects. I built the world’s first CBD steam room, opened the first Jamaican restaurant in Tenerife, I’m about to open a bar. Because I come from poverty, I want to make sure my children have a better start than I did.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 January 2022 source ↗

Kiell Smith-Bynoe

An office in the garden.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2023 source ↗