Edith Bowman
Scottish radio DJ and television presenter
A pair of Balenciaga boots. They were extortionate, but that has to be at least 10 years ago and I still wear them.
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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.
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My collection of paintings. I have some by William Burroughs.
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My Patek Philippe watch collection; or my cars – an Aston Martin and Bentley Mulsanne.
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A Banksy painting.
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When I landed the role in Soldier Soldier. I thought, “Oh my goodness, I’m going to be doing something that makes me happy, I’m doing it abroad and they’re going to pay me.” I was 26.
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