The question
Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
Ten years ago I bought a painting. I lived with it for a year before realising I didn’t like it at all. So it’s on my wall, mocking me daily.
I take my family on holiday. We went to Egypt just after Christmas. Golly, it’s expensive.
I once bought the most expensive moisturiser in the shop and it brought me out in spots. Lesson learned.
A $100,000 Mercedes.
That I never found a way to stay in a relationship long term. I always feel trapped.
I read too much science fiction to mess with anything. I’d be terrified that, by changing something, my kids wouldn’t be mine.
When I started out, people thought I was going to be a flash in the pan, but I’m still working.
When my kids were young enough for me to carry them both, one on each hip. I miss walking in the door and them flinging themselves at me.
A cafeteria in Glasgow where the manager was horrible. I walked out and got a great job in a betting shop.
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