Midge Ure: Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? — FLAPSS

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

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Midge Ure

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A 28ft motorboat, which sat in the water for two years because I was so busy working.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗

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Alison Moyet English singer

A television. I don’t care for things. When I moved, I downsized and threw away most of my possessions.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2017 source ↗

Edith Bowman Scottish radio DJ and television presenter

A pair of Balenciaga boots. They were extortionate, but that has to be at least 10 years ago and I still wear them.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 February 2021 source ↗

Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist

I bought a pink leader’s jersey from the 1953 Tour of Italy which belonged to Swiss rider Hugo Koblet. I spent £45,000.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗

Marina Abramović Performance artist

A cashmere shawl.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2024 source ↗

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I stopped drinking 18 or 19 years ago, and in an argument someone who will remain nameless said: “Oh just go and have a drink.” It was nasty.

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