Roman Abramovich

[Abdulmajid]

I am not a wealthy man but things I have always insisted on on is having a decent watch, a decent car and not eating cheap watery ham.

Regarding such ostentations as mobile phones, plasma TV's, make of washing powder and fashion I couldn't give two hoots.

Now I do not know what Roman's ham habits are like but watching him today on Sky, he arrived at Stamford Bridge in a Ford Galaxy and appeared to be wearing a cheap Casio digital watch from Argos.

Considering this man has more money than God, I find it a little odd.

So if you became wealthy beyond all means (remember a lottery win is peanuts to Roman) what could you happily not be worried about to mark your new found social status? Clearly Roman isn't bothered by watches and motors.

[celeryman]

I would shout drinks all round at the local pub and then shoot off in a helicopter without paying,the landlords face would be a picture and I would be a local hero (for 5 minutes)

[Abdulmajid]

Interesting answer celeryman, but my question is what will you happily do without, not what you would do with....... if that makes sense.

[kjc]

A mobile phone is just a phone to make calls. if you want to take pictures, buy a camera, or listen to music....or make the tea , a teasmade.....It's just a phone!1

[firetracie]

Ok Abdulmajid - so cars and watches do it for you but not mobile phones or designer clothes.

Cars and watches obviously don't do it for Roman - but maybe he was wearing an Armani suit? Then again - maybe part of the reason he's got as much as he has is that he really doesn't need to prove he's got it by spalshing out on trinkets.

And if I won the lottery I wouldn't need anything to 'mark' my new foundstatus. My status is good as it is with everything that's important. I'd just be able to give up work and spend a lot more time with my family.

[BuzzNitemare]

I'm perfectly happy in high street clothes, don't care if my jeans/ shoes are a certain label as long as they look and feel good and can't see that i would suddenly feel the need to spend thousands of pounds on a single item of clothing just so I could say I was wearing this seasons Versace. I would probably buy the same kind of stuff I do now - just a lot more of it!

[Abdulmajid]

Congratulations Buzz on actually answering the question.

[BuzzNitemare]

I would also not spend a fortune on having a cellar full of wines that served no purpose other than sitting on a shelf, getting dusty and occasionally being shown off to people.

[thumbalina]

Maybe keeping a low profile is advisable if you are a dodgy Russian in London :) x

[sense4all]

Apart from Mikimoto pearls and a vintage pre war Rolex ( it is a thing of dainty beauty) have already in possesion. I would be 'bling-less' . Phones not bothered. Designer- schminer have you seen some of them on a day out.

Romans Galaxy possibly a little 'safer' than standard as we have seen the box security up close and personal - they're very nice men!

[mightylegend]

id stick most in the bank after buying a modestly sized villa here probably 3 or 4 rooms and a pool.

Apart from that maybe a smart but practical car .

I dont neeed anything else.