A poster for The Godfather, my favourite film, signed by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and everyone. I got drunk at a children’s charity auction and started buying everything!
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An Elizabeth Peyton painting.
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A very expensive watch. I can’t tell you what it is – I’ll get robbed.
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I spent £600 on Rudolf Nureyev’s ballet shoes after he died. He was the biggest idol in my life and influenced me hugely.
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Getting my teeth done. I had veneers and it took 18 months.
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Falling off what we in Middlesbrough call a “tarzy”, a bungee rope. I was swinging on it, fell and broke my arm.
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