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

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Recorded Robbie Williams said elsewhere, not written here

A ring for my wife.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

Gender-affirming surgery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not widely available on the NHS and a lot of it you have to pay for yourself.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗

Emily Mortimer British actress

My children’s education.

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

Monty Don English horticulturist, broadcaster, and writer

A tractor, 12 years ago. Bright yellow and still brilliant.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 May 2018 source ↗

Sofia Coppola American filmmaker and actress

An Elizabeth Peyton painting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2023 source ↗

I sold double glazing in Stoke when I was 16. That was for two weeks. Other than that, I’ve never really had a “job”.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

My wife. As someone who is forever bored, I’m never bored with or of her.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

I’m not qualified to explain how it feels when my wife gives me a certain look.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

Not having a 32-inch waist for most of my adult life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

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