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

Originally asked

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Recorded John Prescott said elsewhere, not written here

Perfume for the wife, and the Jaguars. They were always secondhand. I have had every kind except the E-Type.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 April 2018 source ↗

Others on this question

Julien Macdonald Welsh fashion designer

A very expensive watch. I can’t tell you what it is – I’ll get robbed.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2016 source ↗

Michael Ball English singer, presenter and actor

My dogs. They didn’t cost that much to buy, but I’ve been paying for them since. We’ve two Tibetan terriers, Danny and Wilbur.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗

Martin Compston Scottish actor

An ornate carved pool table. With travelling, I’ve not had a game on it in two years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 March 2022 source ↗

A 28ft motorboat, which sat in the water for two years because I was so busy working.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗