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

The question

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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.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2024 source ↗

Others on this question

Ruth Jones Welsh actress, producer, and writer

A bed from Savoir Beds. People spend loads of money on cars, but spend more of their lives sleeping than driving. The maths is wrong, if you ask me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 November 2018 source ↗

Busta Rhymes American rapper

I bought myself a diamond pinky ring for two million dollars.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2020 source ↗

Mike Skinner English rapper

My microphone cost me six grand.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Robson Green British actor

Fireworks. I was given a pyrotechnics course by my son for my 40th birthday, so I do displays. I can average five to 10 grand on one display.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 January 2019 source ↗