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

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A hand-painted beaded dress from New York. It weighs about 16lb and cost me £4,000, 30 years ago.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

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Stephen Dorff American actor
When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗
Susan Calman Scottish comedian
A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗

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Gloria Hunniford’s wedding at Hever Castle 20-odd years ago. We had a lovely buffet and a few drinks and then I had to get a cab back to the train station. I said to the driver: “I’m ever so sorry, but I’m not going to be able to hang on till I get to the train. Could you possibly take me down this alleyway?” He said: “Yes, of course.” As I prepared myself to go “to the ladies”, this police car came along and the policeman said: “Hi-de-Hi!”
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