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A saxophone for £8,000.
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Gender-affirming surgery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not widely available on the NHS and a lot of it you have to pay for yourself.
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A pair of Russell & Bromley boots with studs. I have had them for eight years and wear them all the time.
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