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What's the most irresponsible purchase you made that you don't regret? (lemm.ee)

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[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 105 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I have an older brother. I invested $1000 in his first show, lost it all.

He went on to win a Tony award.

Also, it's likely I may one day inherit some of his wealth. He's single and childless.

[–] pezmaker@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Too bad he didn't consider that an investment in his future and not just explicitly that show.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago

Oh, he certainly did. That's a big part of why I don't regret it.

[–] norimee@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

He never payed you back after becoming successful? What an ass.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nah, he's used his position to give me some exceedingly cool experiences. I feel more than paid back.

[–] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It must also be fun to see him in big time stuff and awards shows and be able to point and truthfully say "that guy owes me a thousand bucks!"

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I'm so proud of him. He has a play he produced that's currently planning a world tour.

We're the sons of a poor roofer. I hope he makes enough that he never has to work again off his current show.