"David Beckham was furious when he found out he and the missus, ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, were going to be featured on a new British TV show called 'Spend It Like...'" the San Francisco Examiner reported in 2002. "The show, similar to MTV's 'Cribs,' shows how big-name celebs spend their money. Only in the British version, the stars' expenses are itemized pound for pound. For instance, the Beckhams reportedly paid more than $100,000 for a new barbeque.
"Becks told reporters he's sick of the media attention and wishes the press would just leave him and his family alone. Funny that someone who wants to stay out of the public eye has as many endorsement deals as most of us have pairs of socks. He recently lent his mug to a Japanese candy manufacturer, who earlier this week in Tokyo unveiled a 10-foot chocolate statue of the English soccer captain..."
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San Francisco Examiner, 12/18/2002
