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Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

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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 ↗
Steph McGovern Broadcaster
A poster for The Godfather, my favourite film, signed by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and everyone. I got drunk at a children’s charity auction and started buying everything!
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2020 source ↗
David Arquette American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler
I collect old costumes: I have one of Johnny Cash’s, and Liberace’s shoes.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗
Tom Ellis Welsh actor
Airline tickets. I spend a lot on flying because I’ve three kids in the UK.What would your superpower be?To drink as much beer as I can without putting on weight.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 September 2021 source ↗

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