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A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.
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Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?Originally asked
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Paul O'Grady
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I had a midlife crisis and paid 70 grand for a Morgan AeroMax which looked just like Cruella de Vil’s car. I was in a permanent state of terror and soon sold it.
Julie Hesmondhalgh
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An old camper van that has cost me more in repairs than my house, my wedding and all the holidays I’ve ever been on.
A hand-painted beaded dress from New York. It weighs about 16lb and cost me £4,000, 30 years ago.
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.
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