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At the beginning of 2019, I brought my entire family with me on my honeymoon to Bora Bora.
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Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?Originally asked
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Julian Lloyd Webber
British cellist and conductor
My cello. At the time, in 1983, it was £192,500.
Susan Calman
Scottish comedian
A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.
Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.
Noel Clarke
English actor and filmmaker
I don’t really flash money about.
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Being mean online.
My younger self for not believing in her.
When I was 11, I went down a water slide and my bottoms didn’t go with me. Everyone saw my bare white butt.
She was a fun, silly girl who wrote positive songs that helped others – and she was a good mama.
Whenever I’m with my kids.
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