Kate Humble: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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Recorded Kate Humble said elsewhere, not written here

A brilliant hi-tech, low weight tent.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

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Kiefer Sutherland British and Canadian actor

Aside from a car, it would be a guitar. I used to have almost 100, but now I am down to 22.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 September 2017 source ↗

Warren Buffett Chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, 1970–2025

Some material things make my life more enjoyable; many, however, would not. I like having an expensive private plane, but owning a half-dozen homes would be a burden. Too often, a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner.

Recorded His own pledge letter, written on joining the Giving Pledge in 2010, The Giving Pledge, 2010 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 ↗

Alex Jones American far-right conspiracy theorist

A Burberry mac: I am not a handbag or shoe person, but I do like a nice coat.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 August 2021 source ↗

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Question What is the worst job you have done? Craft & work

I lived in Cape Town, and I was spotted on the street and signed up by a modelling agency. I did about three shoots before I realised I hate having my photograph taken and I like food.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗