Sheena Easton: 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 Sheena Easton said elsewhere, not written here

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.

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

Others on this question

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Emily Mortimer British actress

My children’s education.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 October 2020 source ↗

Tracy-Ann Oberman Actor and writer

A beautiful, sequined dress for a showbiz function. It was pushing £1,850.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 August 2021 source ↗

John Waters American filmmaker

It's bad taste to brag about money.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗

Jenna Coleman English actress

A Matisse and my Leica camera.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗