The question
Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this standing prompt, with minor contractions and word-order variation.
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Holidays. In the Spice Girls, we found ourselves with quite a few quid, so it was lovely to hire a big house in the Caribbean and have friends and family over.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
My short film, Scrubber, in 2011. At that time in my life it seemed easier to pay for it myself than to apply for funds.
I bought a pink leader’s jersey from the 1953 Tour of Italy which belonged to Swiss rider Hugo Koblet. I spent £45,000.
A cream suit from Chanel that cost almost as much as a small car.
A holiday in New York for my son Arran’s 18th.
The Spice Girls – Mel B, Geri and Emma – who wanted to mark our 20th anniversary, and the fans. It was not something I felt comfortable doing.
My little girl. I often get visits just for a cuddle.
Safe, strong and smiley.
Working in a chip shop when I was 16. I gave my friends massive portions, but the smell was gross.
Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.
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