A Josef Albers painting.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 May 2010 source ↗
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Robson Green
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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.
Busta Rhymes
American rapper
I bought myself a diamond pinky ring for two million dollars.
Art: a James McQueen piece that says, “It’s all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits.” It’s in our bathroom.
Noel Clarke
English actor and filmmaker
I don’t really flash money about.
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Probably something else I learned at art school, which is the ability to make something from very little using your own imagination. That’s the building block of my career.
Also, having a great team around you is so important. People that you can talk to and who work hard as well, and who you trust and you can have fun with—that’s really important.
Having a hot cross bun for breakfast this morning.
Making my passion into a career.
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