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

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I don’t own a property. The carpet in our flat; it’s not fancy or anything.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2020 source ↗

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Jason Manford English comedian and singer
When I finished the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, I bought a replica of the car. It’s in my front garden, surrounded by a lovely wildflower meadow, and people stop to look at it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2023 source ↗
Belinda Carlisle American singer
I’ve been doing pilates for 25 years and I swear by it. I decided to kit out a room with pilates equipment – and I think it’s the most expensive thing I’ve invested in.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 March 2023 source ↗

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