Julian Lennon: 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 Julian Lennon said elsewhere, not written here

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 ↗

Others on this question

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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 ↗

Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author

A very expensive dehydrator (it cost £30). I’ve made raisins, banana chips and apple chips with it so far. It’s so addictive, I’ll probably start drying my kids soon.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗

Courtney Pine British jazz musician

A saxophone for £8,000.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 September 2022 source ↗

Julien Macdonald Welsh fashion designer

A very expensive watch. I can’t tell you what it is – I’ll get robbed.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2016 source ↗