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

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Recorded Guy Pearce said elsewhere, not written here

A guitar – a 1959 Gibson 335.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2025 source ↗

Others on this question

Josette Simon British actor

Mabel, my wonderful classic VW campervan.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2022 source ↗

Monty Don English horticulturist, broadcaster, and writer

A tractor, 12 years ago. Bright yellow and still brilliant.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 May 2018 source ↗

Ann Dowd American actress

My children’s education.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 January 2022 source ↗

Robson Green British actor

Fireworks. I was given a pyrotechnics course by my son for my 40th birthday, so I do displays. I can average five to 10 grand on one display.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 January 2019 source ↗

My fear of confrontation.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2025 source ↗

I felt like I messed up my marriage. I don’t feel that way any more, but at the time I was devastated.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2025 source ↗

I wish I could go back and not be the anxious child that I was. I spent the first 25 years of my life just trying to survive human interaction.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2025 source ↗

If I’ve spent money that I shouldn’t have or treated someone badly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2025 source ↗

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