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

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

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In New York, I once went shopping and spent something like $7,000 on a couple of shirts, trousers and a jacket. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but it was ridiculous.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

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Tim Rice English lyricist and author

A painting by Tamara de Lempicka.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 March 2017 source ↗

James Norton English actor

A Rose Wylie painting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2022 source ↗

Suzanne Vega American singer-songwriter

The most extravagant thing was a bottle of 1904 armagnac for $1,000. I spent $10,000 on a Martin guitar in the 90s. I also spent $100,000 on a Fairlight keyboard and I ended up giving it away. Oh well.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2017 source ↗

Romesh Ranganathan English actor and comedian

The arcade game, Guitar Hero. I’ve got the full unit in my house. It’s so sad.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗

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