Richard Hammond
Birthday:
19 December 1969, Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK
Birth Name:
Richard Mark Hammond
Height:
166 cm
Richard Hammond was born in 1969 in the British town of Solihull, which is near to Birmingham although it tries to pretend that it isn't. He started his career in local radio before getting a break on a cable TV car show where he was able to hone his presenting skills, safe in the knowledge that no one was watching. In 2002 he was given his bi...
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Richard Hammond was born in 1969 in the British town of Solihull, which is near to Birmingham although it tries to pretend that it isn't. He started his career in local radio before getting a break on a cable TV car show where he was able to hone his presenting skills, safe in the knowledge that no one was watching. In 2002 he was given his big break on BBC Top Gear and has never looked back, except when pulling out into traffic. He lives almost in Wales and is known as the Hamster, though only by people he has never met. Show less «
Now, personally, I like a car with some sort of character.
Now, personally, I like a car with some sort of character.
No action hero is more closely associated with cars than James Bond.
No action hero is more closely associated with cars than James Bond.
It's not just the kid who's spent every penny from his job to upgrade his car to tell the world he cares about sports cars, it's also the pe...Show more »
It's not just the kid who's spent every penny from his job to upgrade his car to tell the world he cares about sports cars, it's also the person driving around in a fuel-conscious hybrid electric car, because it's more a message to the world than an effective means of saving fuel, to be quite honest. Show less «
And I like pygmy goats, because they're just lovely, and ducks.
And I like pygmy goats, because they're just lovely, and ducks.
I like to think that my arrogance, impetuosity, impatience, selfishness and greed are the qualities that make me the loveable chap I am.
I like to think that my arrogance, impetuosity, impatience, selfishness and greed are the qualities that make me the loveable chap I am.
The easiest and simplest thing that any one can do to make their car safer, more gas efficient, whatever - check the tire pressure.
The easiest and simplest thing that any one can do to make their car safer, more gas efficient, whatever - check the tire pressure.
For somebody who has injured their brain, every single thing they say and think will be the subject of their own questioning.
For somebody who has injured their brain, every single thing they say and think will be the subject of their own questioning.
I damaged all the complicated bits of the brain to do with processing and emotional control. I was prey to every single emotion that swept o...Show more »
I damaged all the complicated bits of the brain to do with processing and emotional control. I was prey to every single emotion that swept over me and I couldn't deal with it. I had to re-learn things from scratch. Show less «
At home I drive an old Land Rover.
At home I drive an old Land Rover.
I've been in a car three or four times when it filled with water and it's not a comfortable feeling.
I've been in a car three or four times when it filled with water and it's not a comfortable feeling.
Forty is brilliant and I love it. I'm happier now than when I was 20.
Forty is brilliant and I love it. I'm happier now than when I was 20.
I'm a presenter.
I'm a presenter.
If I can be cruel; I'm not a big fan of the Audi R8, actually.
If I can be cruel; I'm not a big fan of the Audi R8, actually.
I mostly drive around in a Fiat 500 TwinAir, and that's a pretty small car!
I mostly drive around in a Fiat 500 TwinAir, and that's a pretty small car!
My grandfather on one side was trained as a cabinetmaker but eventually worked as a coachbuilder and then built cars. I inherited from him a...Show more »
My grandfather on one side was trained as a cabinetmaker but eventually worked as a coachbuilder and then built cars. I inherited from him a love of cars, but with no technical ability whatsoever, sadly! Show less «
I'm not reckless. I was never reckless.
I'm not reckless. I was never reckless.
I would love to act. I probably won't make it to Hollywood at 42 years of age, but I'd love to act.
I would love to act. I probably won't make it to Hollywood at 42 years of age, but I'd love to act.
I run a lot. I have this five-mile run that I try and do a few times a week. If I do more, I get shin splints and it drives me mad, so I hav...Show more »
I run a lot. I have this five-mile run that I try and do a few times a week. If I do more, I get shin splints and it drives me mad, so I have to balance it. Show less «
With the case of running, it really is a case of get out, set yourself a distance, run it, and then do it again the next day. It's tremendou...Show more »
With the case of running, it really is a case of get out, set yourself a distance, run it, and then do it again the next day. It's tremendously simple. Show less «
I had post-traumatic amnesia, five-second memory, it happens as a result of brain injury.
I had post-traumatic amnesia, five-second memory, it happens as a result of brain injury.
I think a basic level of fitness can help the body cope with all manner of incidents.
I think a basic level of fitness can help the body cope with all manner of incidents.
My first car was a 1976 Toyota Corolla Liftback in red, like the one in 'The Blues Brothers.' I painted a Union Jack on the roof. I was abso...Show more »
My first car was a 1976 Toyota Corolla Liftback in red, like the one in 'The Blues Brothers.' I painted a Union Jack on the roof. I was absolutely in love with it until I destroyed it, which broke my heart! Show less «
I don't particularly want to smear myself into a hillside.
I don't particularly want to smear myself into a hillside.
Failing my driving test first time; that was a disappointment on a geological scale.
Failing my driving test first time; that was a disappointment on a geological scale.
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