Sheena Easton: 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?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Sheena Easton said elsewhere, not written here

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 ↗

Others on this question

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Clare Bailey Mosley

A garden chair from the Chelsea flower show. It was almost the price of a small crappy car.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 December 2025 source ↗

Jason Derulo American singer and songwriter

A restaurant called Catch LA.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2022 source ↗

George Takei

I went overboard on the money I invested in the production of Allegiance. It did not return, but it was fulfilling that I was able to tell a story that’s dear.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2019 source ↗

Lil Nas X American rapper

A trip that was, like, $100k. It was a lot of money and I didn’t even go on it. It was to St Barts. I paid for me and my friends and a lot of stuff fell apart, and then it ended up with one of my friends just going with his girlfriend.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2024 source ↗