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My Patek Philippe watch collection; or my cars – an Aston Martin and Bentley Mulsanne.
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I had this idiotic manager for a while who got me an Armani suit and then got the money off me.
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An electric car.
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A horse. I have two: Vesperal Dream and According To Sarah.
Bernadine Evaristo
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A pair of Russell & Bromley boots with studs. I have had them for eight years and wear them all the time.
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