Ronald Harwood: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? — FLAPSS

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

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A Mercedes S Class.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 November 2016 source ↗

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Charlotte Church Welsh singer-songwriter and actress

When I was 18, I bought a boat for a million pounds and sold it a year later for just over half the price.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 July 2022 source ↗

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Irish actor

My collection of paintings. I have some by William Burroughs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗

Julien Macdonald Welsh fashion designer

A very expensive watch. I can’t tell you what it is – I’ll get robbed.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2016 source ↗

Julian Lloyd Webber British cellist and conductor

My cello. At the time, in 1983, it was £192,500.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2023 source ↗

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Having a heart attack two days after my wife’s funeral.

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Question If you could edit your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

The death of my wife: I’d happily have gone first.

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Question What is the worst job you have done? Craft & work

Unpacking scenery from a pantechnicon for the Carl Rosa Opera Company.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 November 2016 source ↗

Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief

Murray Perahia, because he is a great pianist, and temporarily lost the use of one hand, which prevented him from playing. His courage was beyond description.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 November 2016 source ↗

Question What does love feel like? Relationships

Basking in the sun.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 November 2016 source ↗

Question What most recently made you cry? Identity & self

This morning. Thinking of my wife.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 November 2016 source ↗

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