Alison Steadman: 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?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this standing prompt, with minor contractions and word-order variation.

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Recorded Alison Steadman said elsewhere, not written here

I once bought the most expensive moisturiser in the shop and it brought me out in spots. Lesson learned.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

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Helen George English actress

A grandfather clock for my partner’s birthday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2023 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

Ally McCoist

A holiday in New York for my son Arran’s 18th.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗

Matt Goss English singer-songwriter

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

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