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My cello. At the time, in 1983, it was £192,500.
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A matt grey Range Rover. It’s been rebadged, so instead of Range Rover it says Range Rylan.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2019 source ↗
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Edward Fox
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Probably a suit. If you buy a good suit, it lasts beyond your lifetime.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗
Paul O'Grady
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I had a midlife crisis and paid 70 grand for a Morgan AeroMax which looked just like Cruella de Vil’s car. I was in a permanent state of terror and soon sold it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗
Josette Simon
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Mabel, my wonderful classic VW campervan.
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Anonymity. I am not being ungrateful, and I love meeting people, but being six foot four, with big teeth and a beard – there’s no hiding.
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