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Mabel, my wonderful classic VW campervan.
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Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?Originally asked
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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.
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A $100,000 Mercedes.
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A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.
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A pair of Balenciaga boots. They were extortionate, but that has to be at least 10 years ago and I still wear them.
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