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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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 ↗
I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.
My wife. I am a lavish present-giver. I love worshipping my wife with beautiful bits and pieces – it is one of my greatest pleasures.
My children’s education.
My first car, three years ago – a Toyota Verso.
Like you’ve got no other thought in your head.
Dying too young, and spiders.
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!”
Stay out of other people’s business.
For bringing positivity to people.
People who aren’t kind enough.
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