Bruno Tonioli: 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?

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

The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this standing prompt, with minor contractions and word-order variation.

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Recorded Bruno Tonioli said elsewhere, not written here

I bought a Mercedes convertible brand new in 2016 and I’ve only done 4,000 miles. I love cars – if I’m going to blow it, it’ll be on a sports car. I already have my eyes on the next one – I’ll get Simon Cowell to buy it.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2023 source ↗

Others on this question

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Rose Tremain English writer

A cream suit from Chanel that cost almost as much as a small car.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2022 source ↗

Milton Jones

Three degrees: I paid my kids’ uni fees.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2025 source ↗

Julian Lennon English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Nikki Amuka-Bird

A business-class flight. Pure indulgence.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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