Fame & Fortune: Sean Taylor

Veteran actor Sean Taylor, who has been performing in Athol Fugard's The Bird Watchers, speaks to Tina Weavind about how he spends his money

Are you a saver or a spender?

I am a spender. My relationship with money is precarious, to say the least. "A fool and his money ..." Dat's me.

What did your childhood teach you about money?

My childhood experience with money taught me absolutely nothing except there never seemed to be enough of it.

What is your biggest extravagance?

I haven't indulged in my biggest extravagance. I have no idea what it would be.

What is the one thing you wish you had never bought?

My last pack of fags.

What is the best thing you've spent money on in your life?

Going to live in Australia to be with my beautiful daughters, Rose and Barbara.

Have you learnt any difficult lessons about money?

Every day.

Have you ever invested in shares?

No.

Do you shop online?

No.

What kind of car do you drive?

I don't have a car, in spite of Sydney-siders complaining about public transport. They've got no idea what bad public transport is. I find it damned fine and convenient.

What was your first job and how much did you earn?

My first job as an actor was at The Space theatre, and I earned the princely sum of R13.

How do you prefer to pay for things, cash, card or cheque?

Cash. I never want to owe banks a cent. F***ing EVIL institutions.

Do you tip waiters and waitresses easily?

Yes. In fact, too easily.

Do you think pensions are a good idea?

Pensions are fine things. I think all governments should have some sort of forced saving, like a percentage of salary or a tax that's held back until you reach retirement age.

Do you try to conceal how much you earn? If you do, why do you?

Why would I?

Have you ever been really hard up?

Yes.

Have you ever been in serious debt?

Yes.

Do you own property?

No. I got divorced.

What is the most important lesson you have learnt from money?

Spend, spend, spend.

What is the best money advice you have ever been given?

Spend, spend.

If you won R10-million, what would you do with it?

Spend, spend, spend!