Ralf Little: 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?

Originally asked

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 Ralf Little said elsewhere, not written here

A watch that begins with an R.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2020 source ↗

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Maya Jama British television and radio presenter

My Birkin bags, which I plan to pass on to my future children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗

Jenna Coleman English actress

A Matisse and my Leica camera.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

David Harewood British actor and presenter

In New York, I once went shopping and spent something like $7,000 on a couple of shirts, trousers and a jacket. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but it was ridiculous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Emilia Fox English actress and presenter

A birthday present I hoped would mean a lot to the person. I had their family history researched and a book made.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 October 2018 source ↗