An office in the garden.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2023 source ↗
money
Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
Art: a James McQueen piece that says, “It’s all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits.” It’s in our bathroom.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
A Vivienne Westwood & Burberry two-piece suit I bought for a press night. At the time I was: “Yeah, of course I’m going to be a 30-inch waist for the rest of my life.” Now the trousers don’t fit.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗
My partner was doing a play in Hong Kong last year and I went to visit him, and I bought him a beautiful teacup. But I didn’t look at the price tag before I took it to the till and it was £100, the most expensive teacup imaginable.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
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