Louis Walsh: Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

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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Louis Walsh

Irish music manager and television personality

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I have a Maserati. I love pop art and I collect Warhol, Hirst and Hockney.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

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Tracy-Ann Oberman Actor and writer

A beautiful, sequined dress for a showbiz function. It was pushing £1,850.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 August 2021 source ↗

Terry O'Neill British photographer

A Rolex; I’m not a big spender.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

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.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

Jake Shears Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters

A Henry Darger painting. Sadly, I lost it in the divorce, but it was a great parting gift.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗