The question
Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?Originally asked
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A holiday in New York for my son Arran’s 18th.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗
An electric car.
The most extravagant thing was a bottle of 1904 armagnac for $1,000. I spent $10,000 on a Martin guitar in the 90s. I also spent $100,000 on a Fairlight keyboard and I ended up giving it away. Oh well.
A 19th-century ebony and cane chair from the Raj period.
A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.
“You’re getting old.” My son Harris was factually correct, but I didn’t need to hear it.
Happy, loyal and late.
Not having the people I love around me.
Bad timekeeping.
To Kill a Mockingbird.
Happy memories.
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