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

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A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

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Harriet Walter English actress
I spent £600 on Rudolf Nureyev’s ballet shoes after he died. He was the biggest idol in my life and influenced me hugely.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗
Rylan Clark-Neal English media personality
A matt grey Range Rover. It’s been rebadged, so instead of Range Rover it says Range Rylan.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2019 source ↗
Reggie Yates British actor and media personality
I bought all my siblings signet rings and pendants with my family crest on. There are a lot of us.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2017 source ↗
Layton Williams
A Vivienne Westwood & Burberry two-piece suit I bought for a press night. At the time I was: “Yeah, of course I’m going to be a 30-inch waist for the rest of my life.” Now the trousers don’t fit.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗

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