Erin O'Connor: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Originally asked

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Recorded Erin O'Connor said elsewhere, not written here

An electric-yellow mohair rug.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗

Others on this question

Jenny Agutter English actress

A £400 Zandra Rhodes dress for the royal premiere of The Railway Children. More recently, a Wurlitzer jukebox for my husband’s birthday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2018 source ↗

Nish Kumar British stand-up comedian and presenter

I have a Stratocaster, which is part of my long, doomed ambition to become Jimi Hendrix.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 February 2019 source ↗

David Arquette American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler

I collect old costumes: I have one of Johnny Cash’s, and Liberace’s shoes.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Warwick Davis English actor

Our campervan. It’s fully kitted out, sleeps four and lowers down, so we can get in and out easily.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 November 2017 source ↗