Julian Lennon: 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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JL

Julian Lennon

English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

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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.

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

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Douglas Stuart Scottish fashion designer and novelist

My creative freedom. I was the creative director of a large fashion brand when I packed it all in to pursue my writing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 April 2023 source ↗

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 ↗

Kevin Pietersen English cricketer

Cars. I’ve got a Tesla at the moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2019 source ↗

Louis Walsh Irish music manager and television personality

I have a Maserati. I love pop art and I collect Warhol, Hirst and Hockney.

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

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Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.

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

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

For being one of the good guys.

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

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.

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

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

Anyone who promotes peace.

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

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Fear, anxiety and panic attacks.

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

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

A bee in my bonnet – whether that’s a song in my head or a person I’m thinking about.

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

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