Daniel Mays: 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

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Recorded Daniel Mays said elsewhere, not written here

A designer green jacket from Selfridges I bought in my 20s for £700, a ridiculous amount of money. My family and friends said I looked like a peace activist and I never wore it again.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2020 source ↗

Others on this question

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Layton Williams

A Vivienne Westwood & Burberry two-piece suit I bought for a press night. At the time I was: “Yeah, of course I’m going to be a 30-inch waist for the rest of my life.” Now the trousers don’t fit.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗

Rachel Whiteread English artist

A car, which is used like a van; I should have just bought the van.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2017 source ↗

Harriet Walter English actress

I spent £600 on Rudolf Nureyev’s ballet shoes after he died. He was the biggest idol in my life and influenced me hugely.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗

Lesley Sharp British actress

My car, a dilapidated old Jag.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 May 2021 source ↗

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