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

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Katherine Parkinson said elsewhere, not written here

A Chanel dress. I bought it with my first proper paycheck and it was ridiculously expensive. It is also hideous.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 September 2020 source ↗

Others on this question

Douglas Stuart Scottish fashion designer and novelist

My creative freedom. I was the creative director of a large fashion brand when I packed it all in to pursue my writing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 April 2023 source ↗

Billy Porter American actor and singer

I bought my BMW in 2014 with cash, because I was bankrupt and had no credit. But I was in Kinky Boots, so I was finally making some money.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2021 source ↗

Angela Hartnett English chef

When I first started at The Connaught, I bought a pair of antique diamond earrings at Fred Leighton in New York.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 August 2022 source ↗

Jason Derulo American singer and songwriter

A restaurant called Catch LA.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2022 source ↗