Tony Christie: 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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Tony Christie

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Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

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Adeel Akhtar British actor

A snazzy coffee machine that grinds beans and steams milk.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 May 2018 source ↗

Edward Fox British actor

Probably a suit. If you buy a good suit, it lasts beyond your lifetime.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗

Kim Gordon American musician and artist

A pair of Saint Laurent trousers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2020 source ↗

A Tesla for my former husband. He didn’t deserve it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗

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My wife and I were meant to meet Frank Sinatra before he went on stage in Hamburg. But there was a taxi-drivers’ strike and we were too late.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

I don’t have a great fear of anything. I look at things with positive eyes.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Loving, considerate and loyal.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

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